Pivaloyl chloride
CAS NO.: 3282-30-2
MF:C5H9ClO
EINECS NO.:221-921-6
MF:C5H9ClO
EINECS NO.:221-921-6
API324
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Pivaloyl chloride is used as a precursor in the preparation of tert-butyl peroxypivalate,
guttiferon A derivatives, which is potential for the treatment of malaria.
It is used as a raw material in the production of synthetic acidamide medicament and phenol ester medicament.
In addition , Pivaloyl chloride is used for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as aminobenzylpenicilin,
cephalexin, cefazolin, dipivefrin and dipivalyl epinephrine.
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Pivaloyl chloride is commonly used in organic synthesis reactions as an acetylation agent that converts hydroxyl groups to acyl groups.
It can also be used as an organic reagent, catalyst and solvent
It can also be used as an organic reagent, catalyst and solvent



