Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid (CAS: 759-05-7)?
Answer
3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid is widely used in pharmaceuticals for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is also utilized in cosmetics as a fragrance and skin care ingredient. Additionally, it serves as a reagent in research for organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.
About
CAS No
759-05-7
English Name
3-Methyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.12 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C(=O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
QHKABHOOEWYVLI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-18 17:52
