2,2-Dimethylbutyric acid

Ref. 3D-FD46162

Product Information

• Name: 2,2-Dimethylbutyric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,2-Dimethylbutyric acid is a chemical intermediate that has high values in the microprocessor industry. It is also used in pharmaceutical dosage forms as a drug carrier for pravastatin. 2,2-Dimethylbutyric acid has been shown to inhibit cholesterol synthesis by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This inhibition of cholesterol synthesis reduces the production of fatty acids and leads to an increase in 2-phenylbutyric acid levels, which may be responsible for its effect on lipid metabolism. Clinical development of 2,2-dimethylbutyric acid is ongoing in Sprague-Dawley rats.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 116.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%