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CAS 503-49-1 — 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid

3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid is an organic acid with a branched structure, commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, metabolic research, and as a building block for polymer chemistry. It appears as a white crystalline solid with applications in studying metabolic pathways and developing drugs targeting fatty acid oxidation disorders. CAS 503-49-1, molecular formula HOC(CH3)(CH2CO2H)2, molecular weight 162.14 g/mol, and requires storage between 2–8°C. The product carries a warning signal word due to potential irritant properties. Molekula supplies 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.