121129-31-5 | Methyl 2-Hydroxy-3,3-Dimethylbutanoate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
100mg	98%	in stock	$12.00	$9.00
250mg	98%	in stock	$27.00	$19.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AV53592
• Chemical Name: Methyl 2-Hydroxy-3,3-Dimethylbutanoate
• CAS Number: 121129-31-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 146.1843
• MDL Number: MFCD16693888
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C(C)(C)C)O

Upstream Synthesis Route

Methyl 2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, also known as methyl dihydrojasmolate, is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. In organic chemistry, this ester serves as a valuable building block in the creation of fragrance compounds and pharmaceuticals. Its unique structure and properties make it an essential intermediate in the production of various aromatic substances, such as jasmonates and other odoriferous molecules. The presence of both a hydroxyl group and a methyl branch in its structure allows for strategic functional group manipulations, enabling the synthesis of a wide range of complex organic compounds. Additionally, the ester functionality of methyl 2-hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoate facilitates its incorporation into esterification and transesterification reactions, making it a key component in the formation of ester derivatives with diverse applications in the chemical industry.