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Colorless liquid. Boiling point 130°C (1.6kPa).

2-Bromo-4-methylpentanoic acid was used as organic synthesis intermediates.

2-Bromo-4-methylpentanoic acid was prepared by reacting bromine, phosphorus trichloride with dry 4-methylvaleric acid heated at 80-85°C for 8-15h.