CAS 498-36-2: (±)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid

Description: (±)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, also known as 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, is an organic compound characterized by its chiral nature, existing as a racemic mixture of two enantiomers. It features a hydroxyl group (-OH) and a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) within its structure, contributing to its classification as an alpha-hydroxy acid. This compound is typically a white crystalline solid and is soluble in water due to the presence of polar functional groups. It is often used in biochemical research and has applications in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The presence of the hydroxyl group allows for potential reactivity in esterification and other organic reactions. Additionally, (±)-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid is of interest in metabolic studies, particularly in relation to its role in amino acid metabolism and its potential effects on muscle metabolism. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as with many organic acids, to avoid irritation or adverse reactions.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5,7H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)

InChI key: InChIKey=LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(O)C(O)CC(C)C

Synonyms:

• (±)-2-Hydroxyisohexanoic acid
• (±)-Leucic acid
• (±)-Leucinic acid
• (±)-α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
• 2-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentanoic Acid
• 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Leucic acid
• <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
• Dl-Leucic Acid
• Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-
• Valeric acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-
• α-Hydroxy-iso-caproic acid
• α-Hydroxyisocaproate

DL-Leucic Acid

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• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)
• Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal
• Molecular weight: 132.16

2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, 98%

CAS: 498-36-2

2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is used as nutrients, stabilizers, surfactants and emulsifiers. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand …

• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: 98%
• Molecular weight: 132.16

Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-

CAS: 498-36-2

• Formula: C₁₀H₁₃BrClN₃O
• Purity: 98%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 306.5867

DL-leucic acid

CAS: 498-36-2

• Purity: 98%
• Molecular weight: 132.16g/mol

Leucic acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Leucic acid (α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid) is an amino acid widely found in plants and animals that …

• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: 98.75%
• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 132.16

2-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentadioic Acid

CAS: 498-36-2

• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Molecular weight: 132.16

2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

CAS: 498-36-2

• Purity: 95.0%
• Color and Shape: Solid
• Molecular weight: 132.15899658203125

Leucic Acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Applications Leucic Acid is an intermediate used to prepare aryl-substituted indazole derivatives as modulators and …

• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 132.16

2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid

CAS: 498-36-2

2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is an organic compound that is a component of some natural products. It …

• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol