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(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid

Product Name
(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
CAS No.
17407-56-6
Chemical Name
(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
Synonyms
EOS-60974;D-Valic acid;2-hydroxy-3-Methyl-;d-α-hydroxyisovaleric acid;D-a-Hydroxyisovaleric acid;D-α-HYDROXYISOVALERIC ACID;(R)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid;(2R)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid;D-ALPHA-HYDROXYSOVALERIC ACID);D-ALPHA-HYDROXYISOVALERIC ACID
CBNumber
CB1309401
Molecular Formula
C5H10O3
Formula Weight
118.13
MOL File
17407-56-6.mol
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(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid Property

Melting point:
64-67 °C
Boiling point:
237.6±13.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 
1.136±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp. 
Inert atmosphere,2-8°C
pka
3.87±0.16(Predicted)
form 
solid
Appearance
Off-white to yellow Solid
optical activity
[α]20/D 17±1°, c = 1% in chloroform
BRN 
1721139
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4,6H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m1/s1
InChIKey
NGEWQZIDQIYUNV-SCSAIBSYSA-N
SMILES
C(O)(=O)[C@H](O)C(C)C
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36
WGK Germany 
3
3-10
HS Code 
2915601990
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
55452
Product name
D-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
Purity
≥98.0% (T)
Packaging
1g
Price
$237
Updated
2025/07/31
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
55452
Product name
D-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
Purity
≥98.0% (T)
Packaging
5g
Price
$983
Updated
2025/07/31
TCI Chemical
Product number
H1810
Product name
(R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid
Purity
min. 98.0 %
Packaging
1G
Price
$70
Updated
2025/07/31
TCI Chemical
Product number
H1810
Product name
(R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid
Purity
min. 98.0 %
Packaging
5G
Price
$210
Updated
2025/07/31
TRC
Product number
H972995
Product name
(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoicAcid
Packaging
100mg
Price
$65
Updated
2021/12/16
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(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

D-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid may be used in the preparation of biodegradable, optically active and isotactic poly(D-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid).

Definition

ChEBI: (R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is the R-enantiomer of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid. It is functionally related to a D-valine. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid.

(2R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

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