(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
F: 3-10
HS Code: 2915601990

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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

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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

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(2R)-3-Methyl-2-hydroxybutanoic acid

(R)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid

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

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