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Thermo Scientific™ 4-Methylvaleric acid ≥99%
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Specifications:
| Application | Analytical Chemistry | ||
| Storage Temperature | Ambient | ||
| Product Type | Laboratory Chemical | Forms | Solid |
| Product Brand | Alfa Aesar | ||
| Product Grade | Analytical grade | Formula | C₆H₁₂O₂ |
4-Methylvaleric Acid, also known as isocaproic acid, is a high-purity branched-chain carboxylic acid used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, fragrance development, and fine chemical manufacturing. With a purity of ≥99%, this reagent-grade compound is ideal for use in pharmaceutical, flavor, and polymer precursor applications.
This product is supplied as a white to light yellow crystalline powder, stable under ambient conditions, and should be handled with care due to its toxic and corrosive nature.
Key Features
- ≥99% purity (HPLC ≥89%)
- Branched-chain aliphatic carboxylic acid
- Ideal for organic synthesis and esterification reactions
- Stable crystalline form for easy handling and measurement
- Supplied in glass bottles to ensure product integrity
- Classified as Toxic (GHS06) and Corrosive (GHS05) — PPE required
Applications
- Intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis
- Precursor for flavor and fragrance esters
- Used in polymer chemistry and surface modification
- Reactant in the synthesis of metal carboxylates
- Employed in biochemical pathway studies of branched-chain acids
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 4-Methylvaleric Acid |
| CAS Number | 646-07-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₂O₂ |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16 g/mol |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002803 |
| EINECS Number | 211-464-0 |
| Boiling Point | 199–201 °C |
| Melting Point | –35 °C |
| Density | 0.923 g/cm³ |
| Flash Point | 97 °C (206 °F) |
| Appearance | White to off-white to light yellow powder |
| Water Content | ≤8% |
| Purity (HPLC) | ≥89% |
| Storage Conditions | Ambient |
| Hazard Classification | GHS06 (Toxic), GHS05 (Corrosive) |
| ADR Classification | Class 8, PG III |
Available Packaging
| Catalog Number | Pack Type | Pack Size | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A15405.06 | Glass bottle (solids) | 5 g | |
| A15405.14 | Glass bottle (solids) | 25 g | |
| A15405.22 | Glass bottle (solids) | 100 g |
Thermo Scientific™ 4-Methylvaleric Acid, ≥99% is a high-purity chemical intermediate suited for synthesis, ester production, and fine chemical research. Its structural versatility and functional reactivity make it valuable for organic chemists, flavor technologists, and material scientists, though appropriate safety measures must be strictly followed due to its toxic and corrosive nature.
- Pack Size: 100g 5g 25g