(+)-2-ethyl-2-methyl-valeric acid, CAS No. 5343-52-2

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5343-52-2

Catalog No. EBD99807

CAS 5343-52-2

Name (+)-2-ethyl-2-methyl-valeric acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-Ethyl-2-methylpentanoicacid Valericacid,2-ethyl-2-methyl- 2-Ethyl-2-methylvalericacid NSC466 1-cyclohexyl-5-ethyl-6-hydroxy-2-thioxo-2,3-dihydropyrimidin-4(1H)-one (+)-2-ethyl-2-methyl-valericacid (+)-2-Aethyl-2-methyl-valeriansaeure

Molecular Formula: C8H16O2

Molecular Weight: 144.21

Categories: Functional Chemicals > Consumer & Industrial Chemicals > Fragrances and Flavors Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

2-Ethyl-2-methylpentanoic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. Structurally, it features a carboxylic acid group attached to a tertiary carbon center, flanked by ethyl and methyl substituents, which influences its physical and chemical properties. This compound is primarily utilized as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent in the cosmetics, personal care, and food industries. Its unique fatty, waxy, and slightly fruity odor profile makes it a valuable component in creating complex scent compositions for perfumes, soaps, and detergents. It also serves as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry, particularly useful for introducing the bulky 2-ethyl-2-methylpentanoate moiety into target molecules, which can be relevant in the synthesis of certain polymers, plasticizers, or specialty chemicals.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 227.7°Cat760mmHg

Flash Point: 102.5°C

Density: 0.928g/cm3