DL-3-Methylvaleric acid CAS 105-43-1
Product Name: DL-3-Methylvaleric acid
CAS: 105-43-1
MF: C6H12O2
MW: 116.16
EINECS: 203-297-7
Melting point: -41 °C
Boiling point: 196-198 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.93 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
FEMA: 3437 | 3-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
Refractive index: n20/D 1.416(lit.)
Fp: 185 °F
Storage temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
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Item |
Specification |
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Appearance |
Colorless transparent liquid |
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Assay |
99%min |
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Melting point |
-41 °C |
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Boiling point |
196-198 °C (lit.) |
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Package |
25 kg/drum or 200 kg/drum |
1 kg/bottle or 25 kg/drum or 200 kg/drum or based on customer's requirements.
1. Intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
2. Building DL-3-Methylvaleric acid block in organic synthesis (e.g., esterification, amidation) and fine chemical production.
3. Precursor for polymer monomers and specialty materials via functional group reactions.
1. Store sealed at 15–25°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated environment; protect from light and strong oxidants.
2. Keep DL-3-Methylvaleric acid separate from bases and reactive metals to prevent decomposition.
3. Seal container immediately after use to avoid volatilization and contamination.
1. Branched alkyl structure enhances structural diversity in target products.
2. Carboxyl DL-3-Methylvaleric acid group enables versatile synthetic transformations for industrial/research flexibility.
3. Stable under proper storage, ensuring consistent performance in multi-purpose applications.








