2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentanol (CAS 690-37-9)
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2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentanol is a compound that researchers in the field of synthetic organic chemistry and materials science find useful due to its unique structural properties. As an alcohol with a branched structure, it is often examined for its reactivity in various chemical transformations, such as esterification and etherification reactions, which are fundamental in synthesizing a wide array of chemical products. Additionally, 2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentanol is employed in the study of hydrophobic polymers where its incorporation can influence the water resistance and mechanical properties of the materials. It also serves as a model compound for understanding the steric effects of bulky groups in organic reactions, which is for designing molecules with desired reactivity patterns. Furthermore, due to its tertiary alcohol structure, it provides insight into the stability of carbocations formed during organic synthesis and the potential for rearrangements.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentanol, 1 g | sc-475564 | 1 g | $206.00 |