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2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid

  • CAS NO.:3739-30-8
  • Empirical Formula: C5H10O3
  • Molecular Weight: 118.13
  • MDL number: MFCD00004476
  • EINECS: 223-120-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-06 15:28:16
2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid  Structural

What is 2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid ?

The Uses of 2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid

2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid can be used as:

  • A complexing agent in a new electrolytic system, applicable in the isotachophoretic lanthanide separation.
  • An aldehyde surrogate to prepare pyrrolo[1,2-a]quinoxaline derivatives by reacting with 2-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)aniline.
  • A starting material to synthesize Cr(V) reagent named sodium bis(2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrato)oxochromate(V) (Aldrich cat. no. ALD00006) applicable in the total synthesis of (?)-taxuyunnanine D.

Definition

ChEBI: A branched-chain fatty acid that is 2-methylbutyric acid substituted at C-2 by a hydroxy group.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the acid from *benzene, and sublime it at 90o. [Beilstein 3 H 324.] IRRITANT.

Properties of 2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid

Melting point: 73-75 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 109 °C / 9mmHg
Density  1.144±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Soluble in DMSO
pka pK1:3.991 (18°C)
form  powder to crystal
color  White to Almost white
Water Solubility  within almost transparency
CAS DataBase Reference 3739-30-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid(3739-30-8)

Safety information for 2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
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.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid

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