CAS 75-98-9

Pivalic acid

Description:

Pivalic acid, also known as 2-methylpropanoic acid, is a branched-chain carboxylic acid characterized by its simple structure, which includes a carboxyl group (-COOH) attached to a tert-butyl group. It is a colorless liquid with a distinctive odor and is soluble in water, alcohols, and ethers. Pivalic acid has a relatively low boiling point and is known for its stability under normal conditions. It is commonly used as a building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as a reagent in various chemical reactions. Additionally, it serves as a protective group in organic chemistry due to its steric hindrance, which can help in selective reactions. Pivalic acid is also utilized in the manufacture of esters and as a solvent in certain applications. Safety considerations include handling it with care, as it can cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Overall, pivalic acid is a versatile compound with significant applications in both industrial and laboratory settings.

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2/c1-5(2,3)4(6)7/h1-3H3,(H,6,7)

InChI key: InChIKey=IUGYQRQAERSCNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(O)=O)(C)(C)C

Synonyms:

• 2,2,2-Trimethylacetic acid
• 2,2-Dimethyl propanoic acid
• 2,2-Dimethylpropanoate
• 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid
• 2,2-Dimethylpropionic acid
• Acetic Acid, Trimethyl-
• Acide pivalique
• Acido Pivalico
• Neopentanoic acid
• Neovaleric acid
• Nsc 65449
• Pivalic acid
• Pivalinsaeure
• Pivalinsaure
• Propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-
• Trimethylmethanecarboxylic acid
• Versatic 5 acid
• Versatic Acid 5
• tert-Pentanoic acid

Pivalic Acid

CAS: 75-98-9

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: >99.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Almost white or Almost colorless powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 102.13

Ref: 3B-P0461

Trimethylacetic acid, 99%

CAS: 75-98-9

Trimethylacetic acid can be used as an internal chemical-shift standard for NMR of aqueous solutions. It is a metabolite of oral cephem (-lactam) antibiotics such as S-1108, containing pivaloyl moieties. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product por

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: Crystals or powder or crystalline powder or fused solid, White to pale cream

Molecular weight: 102.13

Ref: 02-A10776

Pivalic acid

CAS: 75-98-9

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 102.1317

Ref: IN-DA0035HV

Pivalic Acid

CAS: 75-98-9

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: White To Off-White Solid

Molecular weight: 102.13

Ref: 4Z-P-330001

Pivalic acid

CAS: 75-98-9

Pivalic acid

Purity: 99%

Molecular weight: 102.13g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1030675

2,2-Dimethylpropionic acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 75-98-9

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 102.13

Ref: 04-C12740000

Trimethylacetic acid

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Trimethylacetic acid

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: white solid

Molecular weight: 102.13g/mol

Ref: 54-OR322364

Pivalic acid

CAS: 75-98-9

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid, Low Melting Solid

Molecular weight: 102.133

Ref: 10-F218406

Pivalic Acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 75-98-9

Applications Pivalic Acid is a metabolite of oral cephem (β-lactam) antibiotics such as S-1108, containing pivaloyl moieties.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Mizojiri, K. et al.: Antimicrob. Agents, Chemother. 39, 1445 (1995);

Formula: C₅H₁₀O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 102.13

Ref: TR-P520000