Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-diMethylpropanoate

• CAT Number: M138361
• CAS Number: 14002-73-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 146.186
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Desiccate at -20C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-4-10-6(9)7(2,3)5-8/h8H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: JBDMHPJPFPMZLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)(C)CO

Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoate is an organic ester with a three-carbon chain and a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to the third carbon. It features two methyl groups on the central carbon, adding steric bulk and stability to the molecule. The ester group (-COOCH2CH3) provides lipophilicity and makes it useful in organic synthesis, particularly for preparing pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. The hydroxyl group offers additional reactivity, allowing this compound to participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and condensation processes.