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HomeProduct name list2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

Synonym(s):2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid

  • CAS NO.:4026-18-0
  • Empirical Formula: C5H10O3
  • Molecular Weight: 118.13
  • MDL number: MFCD00004242
  • EINECS: 223-697-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-07-26 17:49:17
2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID Structural

What is 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID?

Chemical properties

White Solid

The Uses of 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric Acid is a α-hydroxylated butyric acid derivative used as a marker in chemical diagnosis of organic aciduria and other inborn errors. 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric Acid is also us ed as a metabolomic biomarkers in preeclampsia.

The Uses of 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is employed as internal standard for analysis of ethylene glycol (EG) and γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in whole blood.

Definition

ChEBI: A valine derivative that is valine in which the amino group has been replaced by a hydroxy group.

General Description

Chiral resolution of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid without derivatization has been studied by capillary electrophoresis using 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin.

Properties of 2-HYDROXY-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

Melting point: 86-87 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 120-125 °C(Press: 17 Torr)
Density  1.136±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Soluble in dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol.
form  Solid
pka 3.87±0.16(Predicted)
color  White
CAS DataBase Reference 4026-18-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2-HYDROXY-3-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-3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID

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