3-hydroxy-2-methyl-Butanoic acid Property

Boiling point:

242.8±23.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.136±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)

pka

pK1:4.648 (18°C)

form 

Oil

color 

Colourless to Yellow

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.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

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

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-hydroxy-2-methyl-Butanoic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Pale orange Oil

Uses

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid (cas# 473-86-9) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Definition

ChEBI: A 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is butyric acid which is substituted by a methyl group and a hydroxy group at positions 2 and 3, respectively.