CAS 594-61-6

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

Description:

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, also known as α-hydroxyisobutyric acid, is an organic compound characterized by its carboxylic acid functional group and a hydroxyl group attached to the second carbon of an isobutyric acid backbone. Its molecular formula is C4H8O3, and it features a chiral center, leading to the existence of enantiomers. This compound is typically a colorless, viscous liquid that is soluble in water due to its polar functional groups. It exhibits properties typical of α-hydroxy acids, including the ability to act as a mild exfoliant in cosmetic formulations. Additionally, 2-hydroxyisobutyric acid can participate in various chemical reactions, such as esterification and oxidation, making it useful in organic synthesis. Its applications extend to the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, where it may be utilized for its potential benefits in skin care and as a building block for more complex molecules. Safety data indicates that, while it should be handled with care, it is generally considered to have low toxicity.

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-4(2,7)3(5)6/h7H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)

InChI key: InChIKey=BWLBGMIXKSTLSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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

Synonyms:

• 2,2-Dimethylglycolic acid
• 2-Hydroxy-2-Methylpropanoate
• 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
• 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid
• 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionsaure
• 2-Hydroxyisobutanoic acid
• 2-Methyllactic acid
• 3-Hydroxy-2-Methylpropanoic Acid
• Acetonic acid
• Acide 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionique
• Acido 2-Hidroxi-2-Metilpropionico
• Alpha-hydroxyisobutanoic acid
• Hydroxydimethylacetic acid
• Isobutyric acid, α-hydroxy-
• Lactic acid, 2-methyl-
• Nsc 402158
• Nsc 4505
• Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-
• Propionic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-
• α-HIB
• α-Hydroxy-α-methylpropanoic acid
• α-Hydroxyisobutanoic acid
• α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
• ALPHA-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID
• 2 2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid
• RARECHEM AL BO 0199
• Hydroxyisobutyricacid
• A-HYDROXY-ISO-BUTYRIC ACID
• 2-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID
• Lactic acid, 2-methyl-, L-
• (CH3)2COHCOOH
• 2-Hydroxyisobutyricacid,99%
• Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-2-hydroxy-
• 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propanoicaci
• 2-Hydroxy-#niso-butyric acid

2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid

CAS: 594-61-6

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: White to Almost white powder to crystal

Molecular weight: 104.11

Ref: 3B-M0360

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 99% (dry wt.), water <2%

CAS: 594-61-6

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is used as an electrolyte in the separation of the metal ions by on-line cyclic voltammetry. It is also used as a building block for the synthesis of polymers. Its conjugate base, 2-hydroxybutyrate is utilized to catabolize L-threonine as well as synthesize glutathione. Fur

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: 99%

Color and Shape: White to pale cream, Crystals or crystalline powder or needles

Molecular weight: 104.11

Ref: 02-A13146

α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 104.1045

Ref: IN-DA0035T7

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 104.11

Ref: 7W-GK1822

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

Purity: ≥98%

Molecular weight: 104.1g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP17909

2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid

CAS: 594-61-6

2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: ≥95%

Color and Shape: white solid

Molecular weight: 104.10452g/mol

Ref: 54-OR4840

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, a MTBE metabolite, is excreted in air & breaks down into TBA, formaldehyde, and others; used as a bactericide.

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: 98.66%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 104.1

Ref: TM-T4787

2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid

CAS: 594-61-6

Applications 2-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid is used as a reagent in the preparation of fully functionalized tetronic acids. Also used in the synthesis of bioisosteres of trimethadione, N-derivative-1,2,3-oxathiazolidine-4-one-2,2-dioxides from α-hydroxyamides which display anticonvulsant activity.
References Prousis, K., et al.: Tetrahedron, 71, 8637 (2015); Pastore, V., et al.: Bioorgan. Med. Chem., 21, 841 (2013);

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Color and Shape: White To Off-White

Molecular weight: 104.1

Ref: TR-H942985

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (2HIB) is an intermediate in the metabolism of benzoic acid and p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which are important for the production of acids in plants. 2HIB has been shown to have a significant effect on metabolic disorders, such as diabetes mellitus and obesity. It is also used as a structural analysis reagent in human serum samples, where it can be used to determine the body mass index of the individual. The chemical formula of 2HIB is C3H6O2. The molecular weight of 2HIB is 92.1g/mol. The melting point of this compound is 69°C and its boiling point is 225°C at 1 atm pressure.

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 98%

Color and Shape: White Powder

Molecular weight: 104.1 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FH02742

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Off-white powder

Molecular weight: 104.105

Ref: 10-F214584

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is a chemical reagent that can be used in research and as a building block for organic synthesis. It reacts with primary amines to form 2-hydroxyisobutyramides, which are useful scaffolds for drug discovery. The compound is also used as an intermediate in the preparation of other chemicals such as pharmaceuticals and dyes. 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid has been shown to function as a versatile building block, serving as the substrate for several reactions with various functional groups.

Formula: C₄H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 98.0 Area-%

Molecular weight: 104.11 g/mol

Ref: 3D-H-6400