3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, 96%

Description

CAS: 625-08-1 | C5H10O3 | 118.13 g/mol

3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is a useful biochemical for synthesis and proteomics research. It is used as an indicator of biotin deficiency. Further, it is used to increase muscle mass and decrease muscle breakdown. In addition to this, it is involved in the protein synthesis.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 625-08-1
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 118.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00059081
• InChI Key: AXFYFNCPONWUHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: beta-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, hmb-d6, 3-oh-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butanoic acid, butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl, b-hydroxyisovaleric acid, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate
• PubChem CID: 69362
• ChEBI: CHEBI:37084
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)(O)CC(O)=O

• Color: Yellow
• Density: 1.1 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 128°C (7 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 113°C (235°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4408
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 1743952
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and ethanol.
• Formula Weight: 118.13
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only