Description

5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-3-Methyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid is a high-purity organic acid derivative featuring a dichlorophenyl ketone moiety, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecules, enabling precise chemical modifications in downstream processes. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to synthesize novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials requiring specific chlorinated aromatic structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-3-Methyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid
CAS No.	845781-39-7
Molecular Formula	C12H12Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	275.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-oxo-5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)pentanoic acid; 5-(3,5-Dichlorobenzoyl)-3-methylpentanoic acid; 3-Methyl-5-(3,5-dichlorobenzoyl)valeric acid; 4-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-4-oxo-2-methylbutanoic acid (tautomeric form); Valeric acid, 5-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)-3-methyl-5-oxo-; 845781-39-7; DCMPOA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-(3,5-Dichlorophenyl)-3-Methyl-5-Oxovaleric Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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