Isovaleryl Chloride
Isovaleryl Chloride (CAS: 108-12-3), also known as 3-methylbutanoyl chloride, is a branched-chain aliphatic acyl chloride supplied as a clear, colorless to light-yellow liquid. Its reactive acyl chloride group enables formation of amide and ester linkages, supporting its role as a building block in organic synthesis. The material is moisture-sensitive and is handled as a flammable, corrosive intermediate. It should be stored in a tightly closed, dry container under appropriate chemical safety controls, with storage and handling reflecting its sensitivity to moisture and hazardous characteristics.
• Used as a reactive acylating intermediate to introduce an isovaleryl group in organic synthesis, including amide formation.
• Applied in pharmaceutical and fine-chemical synthesis, where it helps modify molecular structures through acylation.
• Reported in the preparation of specialized molecules, including furanodictines A and B, peptide amides, and blastmycinone.
• Also used in synthesis of 2-methyl-4-octanol stereoisomers, compounds reported as aggregation pheromones of certain sugarcane weevils.
Product Name: Isovaleryl Chloride
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