2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS: 594-61-6

Ref. 3D-FH02742

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
• Synonyms: 2-Methyllactic acid 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 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.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 104.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 98%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-4(2,7)3(5)6/h7H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: InChIKey=BWLBGMIXKSTLSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(O)C(=O)O