Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate

• CAT Number: I015573
• CAS Number: 40348-72-9
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 146.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-5(2)4-6(8)7(9)10-3/h5-6,8H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: JOSNYUDSMPILKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(C(=O)OC)O

Methyl 2-hydroxy-4-methylvalerate（Cat No.:I015573）is a branched-chain hydroxy ester belonging to the class of methylated carboxylic acid derivatives. Structurally related to leucine metabolites, it serves as a useful intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry and metabolic research. The hydroxy and ester functionalities make it versatile for further derivatization, enabling applications in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and biochemical studies. Researchers utilize this compound in probing amino acid metabolism, biosynthetic pathways, and in developing specialized chemical building blocks. Its defined structure supports diverse investigations in medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science.