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2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 99% (dry wt.), water <2%

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Description

CAS: 594-61-6 | C4H8O3 | 104.11 g/mol

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.

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-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.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 594-61-6
Molecular Formula C4H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 104.11
MDL Number MFCD00004459
InChI Key BWLBGMIXKSTLSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid, 2-methyllactic acid, acetonic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid, alpha-hydroxyisobutyric acid, hydroxydimethylacetic acid, acetonate, propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl, alpha-hydroxyisobutanoic acid, 2-hydroxyisobutyricacid
PubChem CID 11671
ChEBI CHEBI:50129
IUPAC Name 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
SMILES CC(C)(O)C(O)=O

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%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
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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
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RUO – Research Use Only

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