Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate, 98%

Description

CAS: 80657-57-4 | C5H10O3 | 118.13 g/mol

Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate is used as a starting material for the synthesis of dictyostatin, discodermolide and spongidepsin.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 80657-57-4
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 118.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00064520
• InChI Key: ATCCIZURPPEVIZ-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: s-methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate, methyl s-+-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate, s-+-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid methyl ester, methyl 2s-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate, 2-methyl-3-hydroxypropanoic acid, propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester, 2s, s-+-methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate, s-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid methyl ester, +-methyl l-beta-hydroxyisobutyrate, methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate #
• PubChem CID: 10192563
• IUPAC Name: methyl (2S)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C(C)CO

• Color: Colorless
• Density: 1.07 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 74°C (10 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 81°C (178°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.425
• Quantity: 2 g
• Beilstein: 1720830
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water. Soluble in methanol.
• Optical Rotation: +27° (c=4 in methanol)
• Formula Weight: 118.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl (S)- (+)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335-H227 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only