3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98%

Name: 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008265

About 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98%

3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid (CAS 815-17-8) is a carboxylic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals at a purity of 98%. The compound has the formula C6H10O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutanoic acid. It is also known as Trimethylpyruvic acid or Butanoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-.

The material typically appears as a white to colourless liquid to solid. Key physical data: a melting point of 13 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for enzyme inhibition studies and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Enzyme inhibition studies
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008265
CAS Number	815-17-8
IUPAC name	3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	130.14 g/mol
Exact mass	130.063
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29241900
InChIKey	IAWVHZJZHDSEOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)C(=O)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	13150

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	White to colourless liquid to solid
Melting point	13 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	1.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	Trimethylpyruvic acid, 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, Butanoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-, Pyruvic acid, trimethyl-, Glyoxylic acid, tert-butyl-, Butyric acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-, 2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutyric acid, trimethylpyroracemic acid, 2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, beta,beta-dimethyl-alpha-oxo-butyric acid, tertButylglyoxylic acid, Pyruvic acid, trimethyl

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98% is 815-17-8. It is also known as Trimethylpyruvic acid, 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, Butanoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98%?

3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98% has the molecular formula C6H10O3 and a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98% can I order?

We supply 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98% in (98%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.