Description

Butanoic Acid, 3-Methyl-, 1,2-Dimethylpropyl Ester is a specialized ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic and chemical properties. This product serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, offering a blend of specific reactivity and potential flavor/fragrance characteristics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical intermediate, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for creating high-value end products.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of complex esters for creating fruity, buttery, or cheesy flavor notes and aromatic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon or protecting group reagent in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate for producing agrochemicals, liquid crystals, or performance polymers requiring specific branched-chain ester functionalities.
• Solvent and Carrier: Employed as a high-boiling point solvent or carrier fluid in specialty coatings, inks, or resin formulations.
• Research & Development: Utilized in organic chemistry research for studying esterification kinetics, asymmetric synthesis, and structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butanoic Acid, 3-Methyl-, 1,2-Dimethylpropyl Ester
CAS No.	88736-68-9
Molecular Formula	C10H20O2
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethylpropyl 3-methylbutanoate; 3-Methylbutanoic acid 1,2-dimethylpropyl ester; Isobutyl isovalerate (related isomer); 1,2-Dimethylpropyl isovalerate; Neopentyl isovalerate (common name); 2-Methylbutyl isovalerate (isomer); Isovaleric acid, 1,2-dimethylpropyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Butanoic Acid, 3-Methyl-, 1,2-Dimethylpropyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, identity, and impurity profile is provided and available upon request, supporting compliance for GMP and ISO-guided applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.875
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.