Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
2441-06-7
Standard:
USP,
Ethyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoate is a specialized ester synthesized via esterification of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid with ethanol. This chiral building block, CAS 14860-97-8, features the molecular formula C7H14O3. It serves as a critical intermediate in organic synthesis.
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