2-(Benzoyloxy)-2-methylpropanoic acid

• CAT Number: L035756
• CAS Number: 58570-00-6
• Molecular Formula: C11H12O4
• Molecular Weight: 208.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-benzoyloxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H12O4/c1-11(2,10(13)14)15-9(12)8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-7H,1-2H3,(H,13,14)
• InChIKey: XGWKCHAQEYLCBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C(=O)O)OC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

2-(Benzoyloxy)-2-methylpropanoic acid（Cat No.:L035756）is an esterified carboxylic acid commonly used in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis. Featuring a benzoyloxy group attached to a methyl-substituted propanoic acid, this compound serves as a versatile intermediate for creating various bioactive molecules. It is particularly useful in developing prodrugs, where the benzoyloxy group can enhance the compound’s lipophilicity and improve drug delivery. Its reactivity and stability make 2-(Benzoyloxy)-2-methylpropanoic acid a valuable building block for medicinal chemists focused on advancing drug discovery and optimizing therapeutic agents.