(R*,R*)- 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic Acid 1-Ethylpropyl Ester
| Supplier | Alfa Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Product # | ACM114715569 |
| CAS # | 114715-56-9 |
| Pricing | Inquire |
| MolecularWeight | 202.29 |
| Application | (R*,R*)- 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic Acid 1-Ethylpropyl Ester is used in the synthesis of (±)-sitophilate via addition of propanal to the lithium enediolate of propanoic acid and subsequent esterification with 3-pentanol under standard Fischer conditions. (±)-sitophilate is an analog of the granary weevil aggregation pheromone. |
| Synonyms | (2S,3R)-1-Ethyl Propyl 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypentanoate;(R*,R*)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylpentanoic Acid 1-Ethylpropyl Ester (9CI) |
| MolecularFormula | C₁₁H₂₂O₃ |