2-ETHYL-2-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID

CAS NO.：3639-21-2
Empirical Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
MDL number: MFCD00004183
EINECS: 222-867-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-05-04 17:34:38

What is 2-ETHYL-2-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID?

Chemical properties

white crystalline powder or needles

The Uses of 2-ETHYL-2-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID

2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid was used as internal standard during quantification of medium-chain-length bacterial poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) by gas chromatography. It was used as ligand to study the effect of anionic and cationic surfactants on kinetics of electron transfer reaction from organic sulfides to [Cr^V(ehba)₂]^- (ehba=2-ethyl-2-hydroxy butyric acid).

What are the applications of Application

2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid is an internal standard

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxy-butyric acid is a hydroxy fatty acid.

General Description

2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid forms 99mTc complexes.

Properties of 2-ETHYL-2-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID

Melting point:	79-82 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	277.83°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.0160 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4691 (estimate)
pka	4.05±0.15(Predicted)

Safety information for 2-ETHYL-2-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.