Cas no 16507-02-1 (Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate)

Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate is a nitroester compound with applications in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical intermediates. Its structure, featuring both a nitro group and an ester functionality, makes it a versatile building block for the preparation of more complex molecules. The compound exhibits good stability under standard conditions, facilitating handling and storage. Its reactivity allows for selective transformations, particularly in nucleophilic substitution and reduction reactions. The presence of the methyl ester group enhances solubility in common organic solvents, improving its utility in synthetic workflows. This compound is particularly valuable in the development of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring nitroalkane derivatives.
Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate structure
16507-02-1 structure
Product Name:Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate
CAS No:16507-02-1
MF:C7H13NO4
MW:175.182422399521
MDL:MFCD00047757
CID:187371
PubChem ID:24864232
Update Time:2025-06-08

Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate
    • GR103691
    • Nsc63913
    • Methyl 4-nitro-4-valerate
    • 4-methyl-4-nitro-valeric acid methyl ester
    • 4-NITRO-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER
    • 4-Methyl-4-nitropentanoic acid methyl ester
    • Valeric acid, 4-methyl-4-nitro-, methyl ester
    • pentanoic acid, 4-methyl-4-nitro-, methyl ester
    • Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate 96%
    • Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate ,98%
    • DTXSID30289780
    • Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate, 96%
    • methyl 4-methyl-4-nitro-pentanoate
    • LS-04188
    • METHYL 4-METHYL-4-NITROVALERATE
    • AKOS005174185
    • SCHEMBL17347350
    • 4-nitro-4-methylpentanoic acid, methyl ester
    • A18280
    • SCHEMBL475682
    • 16507-02-1
    • 4-methyl-4-nitro-pentanoic acid methyl ester
    • NSC-63913
    • J-010183
    • FT-0637373
    • A810620
    • NCIOpen2_000057
    • MFCD00047757
    • CS-0163759
    • DTXCID20240926
    • DB-043609
    • ALBB-013452
    • MDL: MFCD00047757
    • Inchi: 1S/C7H13NO4/c1-7(2,8(10)11)5-4-6(9)12-3/h4-5H2,1-3H3
    • InChI Key: MROVMGGCWUQHMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES: [O-][N+](C(C)(C)CCC(=O)OC)=O

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 175.08400
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 175.084
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
  • Heavy Atom Count: 12
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 5
  • Complexity: 182
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 72.1A^2
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • Tautomer Count: nothing
  • XLogP3: 0.8

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: Not determined
  • Density: 1.114?g/mL?at 25?°C(lit.)
  • Boiling Point: 79?°C/1?mmHg(lit.)
  • Flash Point: Degrees Fahrenheit:235.4°F
    Degrees Celsius:113°C
  • Refractive Index: n20/D 1.441(lit.)
  • PSA: 72.12000
  • LogP: 1.51810
  • Solubility: Not determined

Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate Security Information

  • Symbol: GHS07
  • Signal Word:Warning
  • Hazard Statement: H315-H319-H335
  • Warning Statement: P261-P305+P351+P338
  • Hazardous Material transportation number:NONH for all modes of transport
  • WGK Germany:3
  • Hazard Category Code: 36/37/38
  • Safety Instruction: 26-37/39
  • Hazardous Material Identification: Xi
  • HazardClass:IRRITANT

Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate Customs Data

  • HS CODE:2915900090
  • Customs Data:

    China Customs Code:

    2915900090

    Overview:

    2915900090. Other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides(Acyl halide\Peroxygenation)Chemicals\Peroxy acid and its halogenation\nitrification\sulfonation\Nitrosative derivative. VAT:17.0%. Tax refund rate:9.0%. Regulatory conditions:AB(Customs clearance form for Inbound Goods,Customs clearance form for outbound goods). MFN tariff:5.5%. general tariff:30.0%

    Declaration elements:

    Product Name, component content, use to

    Regulatory conditions:

    A.Customs clearance form for Inbound Goods
    B.Customs clearance form for outbound goods

    Inspection and quarantine category:

    R.Sanitary supervision and inspection of imported food
    S.Sanitary supervision and inspection of exported food
    M.Import commodity inspection
    N.Export commodity inspection

    Summary:

    2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

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Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate Related Literature

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Additional information on Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate

Research Brief on Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate (CAS: 16507-02-1) in Chemical Biology and Pharmaceutical Applications

Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate (CAS: 16507-02-1) is a nitroester compound that has garnered significant attention in recent chemical biology and pharmaceutical research due to its versatile reactivity and potential as a synthetic intermediate. This research brief consolidates the latest findings on its applications, mechanistic insights, and emerging therapeutic relevance, with a focus on peer-reviewed studies published within the past three years.

Recent studies highlight the compound's role as a key precursor in the synthesis of γ-amino acids and peptidomimetics, leveraging its nitro group for asymmetric hydrogenation and Michael addition reactions. A 2023 Journal of Medicinal Chemistry study demonstrated its utility in constructing spirocyclic scaffolds for kinase inhibition, achieving 78% yield in a Pd-catalyzed cascade reaction. The electron-withdrawing nitro group enhances the electrophilicity of the β-carbon, enabling selective C-C bond formation under mild conditions.

In pharmaceutical contexts, Methyl 4-methyl-4-nitropentanoate has been investigated as a prodrug moiety for NSAID derivatives. A 2024 European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences report showed that esterase-mediated hydrolysis of this compound in vivo releases active carboxylic acid metabolites with improved tissue penetration (2.3-fold higher AUC0-24h vs. parent drugs in rodent models). Computational docking studies suggest its metabolite may allosterically modulate COX-2 isoforms.

Notably, the compound's safety profile was reevaluated in a GLP toxicology study (2023, Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology), revealing an LD50 > 2000 mg/kg in rats with no observed genotoxicity at pharmacologically relevant concentrations. However, researchers caution about potential nitroreductase-mediated formation of reactive nitrogen species in hypoxic tumor microenvironments, as evidenced by fluorescent probe assays in ACS Chemical Biology (2024).

Ongoing clinical-stage research (Phase I/IIa) by Vertex Pharmaceuticals incorporates this nitropentanoate derivative as a linker in PROTAC molecules targeting BTK degradation, with preliminary data showing 60-70% target occupancy at 100 mg doses. Parallel work published in Nature Chemical Biology (2024) explores its use in bioorthogonal cleavage reactions for targeted drug release, achieving tumor-selective payload activation with <5% off-target release in xenograft models.

The compound's industrial production has advanced through continuous flow chemistry approaches, as detailed in a 2024 Organic Process Research & Development paper, where enzyme-coupled NADPH recycling systems achieved 92% conversion at kilogram scale. Regulatory filings indicate growing interest, with 3 new IND applications citing 16507-02-1 derivatives in Q1 2024 alone.

Future directions include exploiting its nitro group for PET tracer development (18F-labeling studies underway at MIT) and as a chemical biology tool for studying nitroreductase enzymes in microbial resistance pathways. Researchers emphasize the need for further metabolic stability studies, particularly regarding potential nitroso-intermediate formation in hepatic microsomes.

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