3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid CAS 815-17-8 Trimethylpyruvic acid

3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid

Name	3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutanoic acid; Trimethylpyruvic acid
Molecular Structure
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14
CAS Registry Number	815-17-8
EC Number	212-418-2

Uses:

●Pesticide intermediate: The main use is as an intermediate for the herbicide Metribuzin.

●Pharmaceutical intermediates: used for synthesizing various drug molecules, such as Atazanavir.

●Organic synthesis: As a universal organic synthesis block, it can be used to synthesize various compounds such as amides.

●Research reagents: used in research and development fields such as genetic engineering and life sciences.

●Other industries: also used as nutritional additives, coating materials, etc.