2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, 98%

Description

CAS: 498-36-2 | C6H12O3 | 132.159 g/mol

2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is used as nutrients, stabilizers, surfactants and emulsifiers.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is used as nutrients, stabilizers, surfactants and emulsifiers.

Solubility
Soluble in water. (82 g/L) at 25°C.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry conditions in a well seal

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 498-36-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 132.159
• MDL Number: MFCD00004246
• InChI Key: LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid, leucic acid, dl-leucic acid, alpha-hydroxyisocaproic acid, leucinic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoic acid, pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl, dl-2-hydroxyisocaproic acid, leucate
• PubChem CID: 92779
• ChEBI: CHEBI:59783
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)O

• Melting Point: 78°C to 80°C
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CH(OH)CO₂H
• Quantity: 1 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. (82g/L) at 25°C.
• Formula Weight: 132.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	207-860-8
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only