Methyl 3-((2,2-dimethylbutanoyl)thio)propanoate

• CAT Number: L029310
• CAS Number: 938063-63-9
• Molecular Formula: C10H18O3S
• Molecular Weight: 218.32
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-(2,2-dimethylbutanoylsulfanyl)propanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O3S/c1-5-10(2,3)9(12)14-7-6-8(11)13-4/h5-7H2,1-4H3
• InChIKey: OSAXTZWRAGDRFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Methyl 3-((2,2-dimethylbutanoyl)thio)propanoate is an organic compound used in pharmaceutical and chemical research. Featuring a thioester linkage between a methyl propanoate ester and a 2,2-dimethylbutanoyl group, it serves as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of bioactive molecules and fine chemicals. The thioester functional group makes it valuable in reactions involving sulfur-based modifications, while the ester allows for further chemical transformations. This compound is particularly useful in medicinal chemistry for developing complex drug candidates and related compounds.