| Identification | More | [Name]
2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid | [CAS]
3739-30-8 | [Synonyms]
2-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBUTANOIC ACID
2-HYDROXY-2-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID
2-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-N-BUTYRIC ACID
HMB
2-hydroxy-2-methyl-butanoicaci
Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-
2-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-N-BUTYRIC ACID 98+%
2-Ethyl-2-hydroxypropionic acid
2-Methyl-2-hydroxybutanoic acid | [EINECS(EC#)]
223-120-7 | [Molecular Formula]
C5H10O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004476 | [Molecular Weight]
118.13 | [MOL File]
3739-30-8.mol |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S37/39:Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [HS Code ]
2918199890 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
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. | [storage]
Store at -20°C | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise the acid from *benzene, and sublime it at 90o. [Beilstein 3 H 324.] IRRITANT. |
|
|