Description

Benzyl 2-Formyl-2-Methylpropanoate is a specialized organic ester compound with the CAS number 97518-80-4. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactive formyl and ester functional groups. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical research and development teams for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring branched-chain ester motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for aldol reactions, nucleophilic additions, and other carbonyl chemistry.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Peptidomimetic Research: Useful in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and protease inhibitors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 2-Formyl-2-Methylpropanoate
CAS No.	97518-80-4
Molecular Formula	C12H14O3
Molecular Weight	206.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-2-methylpropanoic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl 2-Formylisobutyrate; 2-Methyl-2-formylpropanoic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl α-Formylisobutyrate; Benzyl 2-Methyl-2-formylpropanoate; (Benzyloxycarbonyl)(isopropyl)acetaldehyde; Isopropylglyoxylic Acid Benzyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl 2-Formyl-2-Methylpropanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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