Pivalolactone (CAS 1955-45-9)
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Pivalolactone is an organic compound utilized primarily as a chemical intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. It is a cyclic ester, or lactone, that serves as a starting material or reagent in the synthesis of more complex molecules. In research, pivalolactone is used to introduce tert-butyl groups into a molecule, which can be valuable for protecting functional groups during multi-step synthesis due to its steric bulk and resistance to various reaction conditions. Additionally, the compound is involved in studies of ring-opening polymerization, where it can act as a monomer to create novel polymers with specific properties. Pivalolactone is also utilized in mechanistic studies to understand lactone formation and hydrolysis, which are important reactions in both laboratory and biological systems.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Pivalolactone, 3.125 ml | sc-212568 | 3.125 ml | $311.00 |