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, 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

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.

• Brand: Biosynth

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