Pivalic acid

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Pivalic acid
IUPAC name 2,2-Dimethylpropanoic acid
Other names Neopentanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number [75-98-9]
PubChem 6417
SMILES CC(C)(C)C(=O)O
Properties
Molecular formula C5H10O2
Molar mass 102.132 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Pivalic acid (or neopentanoic acid) is a carboxylic acid with a molecular formula of C5H10O2.

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