3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid

CAS: 503-49-1

Ref. 3D-FH57974

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid
• Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-pentanedioic acid3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaric acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid is an organic acid that is a valuable intermediate in the chemical production of epidermal growth factor. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid also has been shown to be useful as a reagent for the detection of bacterial strains, including E. coli, Salmonella enterica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The enzyme activities of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid are not well understood, but it has been shown to have effects on congestive heart failure and bowel disease. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid may be used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease due to its ability to inhibit certain enzymes responsible for inflammation and pain. The long term toxicity and symptoms associated with 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid have not yet been studied, but it has been shown to have no effect on cardiac function

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 162.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₅
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O5/c1-6(11,2-4(7)8)3-5(9)10/h11H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)
• InChI key: InChIKey=NPOAOTPXWNWTSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(O)(CC(=O)O)CC(=O)O