Compound Q&A
What industries use 2-Methylpropanoic acid (CAS: 79-31-2)?
Answer
2-Methylpropanoic acid is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for the synthesis of esters and salts used in drug formulations. It is also utilized in the chemical industry for the production of polymers, particularly in the synthesis of polyurethanes. Additionally, it finds applications in the manufacturing of environmental sensing devices and as a raw material in semiconductor processes.
About
CAS No
79-31-2
English Name
2-Methylpropanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2
Molecular Weight
88.11 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C(=O)O
InChIKey
KQNPFQTWMSNSAP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:19
