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

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

DL-Leucic Acid

CAS: 10303-64-7, 498-36-2

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 132.16

Ref: 3B-L0104

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 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 produ

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 132.16

Ref: 02-H60459

2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 132.1577

Ref: IN-DA00DE69

Leucic acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Leucic acid

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 132.16g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP12215

DL-leucic acid

CAS: 498-36-2

DL-leucic acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 132.16g/mol

Ref: 54-OR930492

2-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentadioic Acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

Molecular weight: 132.16

Ref: 4Z-P-219023

Leucic acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Leucic acid (α-Hydroxyisocaproic acid) is an amino acid widely found in plants and animals that prevents muscle loss and is broken down into glucose.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

Purity: 98.75%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 132.16

Ref: TM-T65990

2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 132.159

Ref: 10-F320241

Leucic Acid

CAS: 498-36-2

Applications Leucic Acid is an intermediate used to prepare aryl-substituted indazole derivatives as modulators and inhibitors of protein kinases in the treatment of tumor growth, cellular proliferation, and angiogenesis.
References Kania, R., et al.: PCT Int. Appl., WO 2001002369 A2 20010111 (2001)

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 132.16

Ref: TR-L330080