2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid

CAS: 14868-24-7

Ref. 3D-PAA86824

Product Information

• Name: 2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid is a flavonoid that has been shown to have acetylation and ion exchange properties. It is also an enantiopure compound that can be synthesized by techniques including chemoenzymatic or kinetic techniques. 2,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid can be prepared as either of two stereoisomers, which are dihydroxydimethylbutanoic acid and dihydroxyacetoacetic acid. The synthesis of this substance is typically carried out by trimethylation of the corresponding 3-hydroxypropanoic acid with an ethyl halide followed by hydrolysis of the ester group.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 134.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder