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2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 99% (dry wt.), water <2%
Description
2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is used as an electrolyte in the separation of the metal ions by on-line cyclic voltammetry. It is also used as a building block for the synthesis of polymers. Its conjugate base, 2-hydroxybutyrate is utilized to catabolize L-threonine as well as synthesize glutathione. Further, it is used as an indicator for the early detection insulin resistance in non-diabetic subjects.
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2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is used as an electrolyte in the separation of the metal ions by on-line cyclic voltammetry. It is also used as a building block for the synthesis of polymers. Its conjugate base, 2-hydroxybutyrate is utilized to catabolize L-threonine as well as synthesize glutathione. Further, it is used as an indicator for the early detection insulin resistance in non-diabetic subjects.
Solubility
Soluble in water, ether, alcohol, methanol and hot benzene.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases and reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 77°C to 80°C |
Density | 1.24 |
Boiling Point | 114°C (12 mmHg) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1744739 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ether,alcohol,methanol and hot benzene. |
Formula Weight | 104.11 |
Percent Purity | 99% |
Assay | (dry wt.), water <2% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H315-H318-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H318-H335-H315 Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 209-848-8 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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