Identification | More | [Name]
2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid | [CAS]
594-61-6 | [Synonyms]
2,2-DIMETHYLGLYCOLIC ACID 2-HYDROXY-2-METHYLPROPANOIC ACID 2-HYDROXY-2-METHYLPROPIONIC ACID 2-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID 2-METHYLLACTIC ACID A-HYDROXY-ISO-BUTYRIC ACID ALPHA-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID RARECHEM AL BO 0199 (CH3)2COHCOOH 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propanoicaci alpha-Hydroxyisobutanoic acid Hydroxydimethylacetic acid Hydroxyisobutyricacid Lactic acid, 2-methyl- Lactic acid, 2-methyl-, L- Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-2-hydroxy- METHYL LACTIC ACID 2-Hydroxy-#niso-butyric acid 2-Hydroxyisobutyricacid,99% 2 2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid | [EINECS(EC#)]
209-848-8 | [Molecular Formula]
C4H8O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00004459 | [Molecular Weight]
104.1 | [MOL File]
594-61-6.mol |
Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
white to off-white needle-like crystals or | [Melting point ]
76-80 °C(lit.)
| [Boiling point ]
84 °C1.5 mm Hg(lit.)
| [density ]
11412 | [refractive index ]
1.4761 (estimate) | [Fp ]
114°C/12mm | [storage temp. ]
Sealed in dry,Room Temperature | [solubility ]
water: soluble10%, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
pK1:3.717 (25°C,μ=0.1) | [color ]
White to Off-White | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in water, ether, alcohol, methanol and hot benzene. | [Detection Methods]
NMR | [BRN ]
1744739 | [LogP]
-0.360 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
594-61-6(CAS DataBase Reference) | [NIST Chemistry Reference]
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-(594-61-6) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
594-61-6(EPA Substance) |
Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin . R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes. R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S39:Wear eye/face protection . S25:Avoid contact with eyes . S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [Hazard Note ]
Irritant | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
29181980 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
white to off-white needle-like crystals or | [Uses]
2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is used as background electrolyte for separation and detection of the metal ions by on-line cyclic voltammetry.
| [Definition]
ChEBI: A 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is isobutyric acid bearing a hydroxy substituent at position 2. It is a metabolite of methyl tertiary-butyl ether. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 23, p. 1488, 1958 DOI: 10.1021/jo01104a022 | [General Description]
α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (2-hydroxyisobutyric acid) is the building block for polymer synthesis. It forms complexes with Eu(III) and has been studied by time resolved fluorescence spectroscopy. | [storage]
Store at -20°C |
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