Versatic acid 5 (neopentanoic acid, also called pivalic acid) is a synthetic sterically hindered carboxylic acid with a short and highly branched alkyl chemical structure.

Reactive group (highlighted in yellow)

• Carboxylic acid functionality
• Low pK_a (acid dissociation constant)
• Polar

Bulky group (highlighted in blue)

• Branched neo structure
• Hydrophobic

Performance Characteristics

• High resistance to chemicals
• High resistance to oxidative compounds
• High resistance to thermal conditions

Typical Applications

Versatic acid 5 is used primarily as an intermediate to make peroxyesters and chemicals for the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

• Peroxyesters
• Amide derivatives
• Ketone derivatives
• Amine salts
• Ester derivatives