Synonym(s)
2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid; CAS number: 75-98-9; Dimethylglutaric acid; Isononanoic acid; Neopentanoic acid; Trimethyl acetic acid
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Pivalic acid, also called neopentanoic acid, is a short-chain carboxylic acid with the molecular formula: C5H10O2. The acid forms colourless crystals with an unpleasant smell.
The ester/salts of neopentanoic acid are called neopentanoates.
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