2-Ethylbutyric acid CAS 88-09-5 acts as a critical intermediate in the API intermediates market, where high purity fine chemicals with 99% purity are essential for the custom synthesis of pharmaceutical derivatives and specialized tranquilizers. Diethylacetic acid serves as a versatile building block for a bulk chemica...
2-Ethyl butyric acid Specifications
CAS Number
88-09-5
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-ethylbutanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CCC(CC)C(=O)O
InChI Key
OXQGTIUCKGYOAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CAS Number
88-09-5
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-ethylbutanoic acid
Canonical SMILES
CCC(CC)C(=O)O
InChI Key
OXQGTIUCKGYOAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Molecular Weight
116.16 g/mol
Physical appearance
Colorless to almost colorless clear liquid
Internal Standard
An essential analytical reference used for the quantification of volatile fatty acids in wastewater and milk products via GC-FID and HPLC methods
Organic Synthesis Building Block
A versatile carboxylic acid intermediate utilized in the industrial manufacture of esters, dyes, specialty lubricants, and plasticizers
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
A critical chemical precursor employed in the synthesis of various medicinal compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients
Flavoring and Fragrance Agent
A functional additive used as a raw material for synthetic flavorings and aromatic compounds in food, beverages, and perfumes
Capping Agent
A specialized branched carboxylic acid used in materials science for the stabilization of colloidal quantum dots.