For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
3-Carbomethoxy-3-methylbutanoic acid is an organic compound featuring a carbomethoxy group (methyl ester) and a methyl group attached to a butanoic acid backbone. This compound is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. Its structure, with both ester and carboxylic acid functional groups, allows for versatile chemical transformations, making it useful in constructing more complex molecules. Researchers utilize 3-Carbomethoxy-3-methylbutanoic acid for the synthesis of bioactive compounds, drug discovery, and the development of new materials, leveraging its reactivity in esterification and amidation reactions.
| Catalog Number | R013633 |
| CAS Number | 32980-26-0 |
| Synonyms | 2,2-Dimethylbutanedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester; 1-Methyl 2,2-Dimethylsuccinate; |
| Molecular Formula | C7H12O4 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | 4-methoxy-3,3-dimethyl-4-oxobutanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H12O4/c1-7(2,4-5(8)9)6(10)11-3/h4H2,1-3H3,(H,8,9) |
| InChIKey | NENLLFGJFVVZEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CC(C)(CC(=O)O)C(=O)OC |
