Description

Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoate (CAS: 14002-73-4) is a high-purity ester compound with the molecular formula C₇H₁₄O₃. This specialty chemical is widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, fragrance formulation, and organic chemistry research due to its unique structural properties. The product is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic ester-like odor, and it is rigorously tested for purity (typically ≥95% by GC) to ensure consistency in research and industrial applications. Its hydroxyl and ester functional groups make it a versatile intermediate for further chemical modifications. Proper storage conditions (cool, dry place under inert atmosphere) are recommended to maintain stability.

Properties

• CAS Number: 14002-73-4
• Complexity: 118
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-propanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-4-10-6(9)7(2,3)5-8/h8H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChI Key: JBDMHPJPFPMZLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 146.094294304
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 146.18
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)(C)CO
• Topological: 46.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 146.094294304
• Synonyms: ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoate, 14002-73-4, MFCD21643853, NSC120479, ethyl3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoate, Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-, ethyl ester, SCHEMBL1164946, SCHEMBL2690391, SCHEMBL2690392, DTXSID30298079, JBDMHPJPFPMZLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS015998925, CS-W022673, NSC-120479, Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl propionate, DA-17949, DS-18488, SY104896, A11089, EN300-1296880, Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2 pound not2-dimethylpropanoate, 2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropionic acid ethyl ester

Ethyl 3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds and fine chemicals. Its hydroxyl group allows for further functionalization through esterification or etherification reactions. Researchers utilize this compound in asymmetric synthesis and chiral building block preparation. The ester also finds application in fragrance formulations due to its mild, fruity odor profile.

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