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Atomfair Butanoic acid, 2-acetyl-3-methyl-, ethyl ester C9H16O3

Description Ethyl 2-acetyl-3-methylbutanoate (CAS 1522-46-9) is a high-purity ester compound with the molecular formula C9H16O3. This specialty chemical is widely utilized in organic synthesis, flavor and fragrance formulations, and pharmaceutical research due to its unique structural properties. The compound features a branched-chain ester with acetyl and methyl substituents, offering versatile reactivity for nucleophilic and electrophilic transformations. Available in >98% purity (GC), it is supplied in amber glass bottles under inert gas to ensure stability. Ideal for researchers requiring precise control over esterification and condensation reactions. NMR, HPLC, and MS data available upon request.

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Description

Ethyl 2-acetyl-3-methylbutanoate (CAS 1522-46-9) is a high-purity ester compound with the molecular formula C9H16O3. This specialty chemical is widely utilized in organic synthesis, flavor and fragrance formulations, and pharmaceutical research due to its unique structural properties. The compound features a branched-chain ester with acetyl and methyl substituents, offering versatile reactivity for nucleophilic and electrophilic transformations. Available in >98% purity (GC), it is supplied in amber glass bottles under inert gas to ensure stability. Ideal for researchers requiring precise control over esterification and condensation reactions. NMR, HPLC, and MS data available upon request.

  • CAS No: 1522-46-9
  • Molecular Formula: C9H16O3
  • Molecular Weight: 172.22
  • Exact Mass: 172.109944368
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 172.109944368
  • IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-acetyl-3-methylbutanoate
  • SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C(C)C)C(=O)C
  • Synonyms: Ethyl 2-acetyl-3-methylbutanoate, 1522-46-9, Butanoic acid, 2-acetyl-3-methyl-, ethyl ester, EINECS 216-192-6, NSC 18754

Application

Ethyl 2-acetyl-3-methylbutanoate serves as a key intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for constructing complex ester frameworks. In flavor chemistry, it contributes fruity and tropical notes to fragrance compositions. Pharmaceutical researchers employ this compound as a building block for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with branched-chain motifs.

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