Product Information
Name:2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
Synonyms:
- 2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
Brand:Biosynth
Description:2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is an intermediate in the microbial metabolism of hydrogen fluoride and caproic acid. It can be used as a diagnostic for probiotic bacteria. 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid has been shown to cause cell lysis, which may be due to its ability to act as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) enhancer. The activity index of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is higher than that of other organic acids, such as 3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid and ferulic acid.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:118.13 g/mol
Formula:C5H10O3
Purity:Min. 95%
Color/Form:Powder
InChI:InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4,6H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)
InChI key:InChIKey=NGEWQZIDQIYUNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:CC(C)C(O)C(=O)O
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