2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid

Ref. 3D-FE171906

Product Information

• Name: 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid is a carboxylate that is used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of organic compounds. This compound has been shown to inhibit oxidative DNA damage and can be used as a prognostic marker for x-ray exposure. 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid also has been studied for its ability to bind to proteins, which is useful in structural studies. 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid binds with high affinity to calcium ions and may be useful for buffering solutions.

Chemical properties

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