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α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
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Alpha-hydroxyisobutyric acid is a carboxylic acid used primarily as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound is identified by CAS number 594-61-6 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies alpha-hydroxyisobutyric acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035676
- CAS Number
- 594-61-6
- IUPAC Name
- 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
- EC Number
- 209-848-8
- Exact Mass
- 104.0473
- SMILES
- CC(C)(C(=O)O)O
- InChIKey
- BWLBGMIXKSTLSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-4(2,7)3(5)6/h7H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)
- PubChem CID
- 11671
Synonyms
- 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
- 2-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID
- 2-Methyllactic acid
- Acetonic acid
- alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-methylpropanoic acid
- alpha-Hydroxyisobutanoic acid
- alpha-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
- Hydroxydimethylacetic acid
- Lactic acid, 2-methyl-
- Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 82.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- 212 °C at 760 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 11671 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Frequently asked questions
What is α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid used for?
α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and research applications.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid?
The chemical formula is C4H8O3 and the molecular weight is 104.10 g/mol.
How should α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, following standard laboratory chemical storage practices.
What grade of α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for current grade specifications and purity levels.
Can Molekula supply α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply this product in bulk quantities to meet your specific research or industrial requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
All orders are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.