4-Methylvaleryl chloride

CAS: 38136-29-7

Ref. 3D-FM71732

Product Information

• Name: 4-Methylvaleryl chloride
• Synonyms: Isocapronyl chloride4-Methypentanoyl chloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Methylvaleryl chloride (4MVC) is a thionyl chloride that reacts with 2-pentenoic acid to produce 4-methylvaleric acid. It has been used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and as a potent inhibitor of side-chain cleavage reactions. The reaction time required for the formation of 4MVC depends on the reaction temperature. At room temperature, it takes approximately one hour to form; at 60 degrees Celsius, it takes approximately five minutes to form.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 134.6 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₁ClO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H11ClO/c1-5(2)3-4-6(7)8/h5H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=SVWCVXFHTHCJJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CCC(=O)Cl