Chloromethyl isobutyrate

• CAT Number: L039502
• CAS Number: 61644-18-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H9ClO2
• Molecular Weight: 136.58
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: chloromethyl 2-methylpropanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H9ClO2/c1-4(2)5(7)8-3-6/h4H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: ILUWVORABZTBIU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)C(=O)OCCl

Chloromethyl isobutyrate（Cat No.:L039502）is an ester compound featuring a chloromethyl group (-CH₂Cl) attached to an isobutyric acid backbone. Its molecular structure combines the reactivity of the chloromethyl group with the lipophilic nature of the isobutyrate moiety. This compound is a useful intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing isobutyryl groups or for alkylation reactions. The chloromethyl functionality acts as a good electrophile, enabling substitution reactions with nucleophiles such as amines or alcohols. It is employed in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer research for preparing functionalized molecules and complex chemical architectures.