Chemical Properties
White needle crystal, mp171～173℃, slightly soluble in water, soluble in hot water, soluble in alcohol, benzene and other organic solvents.
Uses
2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-methylbutyric acid is used as an intermediate of fenvalerate and deltamethrin.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-3-methylbutyric acid is a member of phenols. It is functionally related to an isovaleric acid.
Synthesis
2-(P-HYDROXYPHENYL)ISOVALERIC ACID is a white needle-like crystal, which can be prepared by 2-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-methylbutyric acid, water, sodium hydroxide and complex copper catalyst under the action of concentrated hydrochloric acid Prepared.
