2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID

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2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID Structure
2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID structure
Common Name 2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID
CAS Number 3237-44-3 Molecular Weight 176.16700
Density 1.342g/cm3 Boiling Point 306.4ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C7H12O5 Melting Point 144-146ºC(lit.)
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 153.3ºC
Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning

 Use of 2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID


α-Isopropylmalate (α-IPM) is the leucine biosynthetic precursor in Yeast[1].

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 2-isopropylmalic acid
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 2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID Biological Activity

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Description α-Isopropylmalate (α-IPM) is the leucine biosynthetic precursor in Yeast[1].
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In Vitro α-Isopropylmalate (500 μM) increases LEU3 protein (Leu3p)-dependent transcription[1]. α-Isopropylmalate (10 mM, 48 h) increases reporter gene expression in preadipocytes (30A5)[2].

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.342g/cm3
Boiling Point 306.4ºC at 760mmHg
Melting Point 144-146ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C7H12O5
Molecular Weight 176.16700
Flash Point 153.3ºC
Exact Mass 176.06800
PSA 94.83000
InChIKey BITYXLXUCSKTJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)C(O)(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Symbol GHS07
GHS07
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases 36/37/38
Safety Phrases 26-37/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport
HS Code 2918199090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Tetrahedron Letters, , vol. 21, # 27 p. 2657 - 2660

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Literature: Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, , vol. 55, # 7 p. 1787 - 1792

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Literature: Nishida, Ritsuo; Kim, Chul-Sa; Fukami, Hiroshi; Irie, Ryozo Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 1991 , vol. 55, # 7 p. 1787 - 1792

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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 23, p. 835

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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 23, p. 835

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 Customs

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HS Code 2918199090
Summary 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

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Identification of putative biomarkers for prediabetes by metabolome analysis of rat models of type 2 diabetes.

Metabolomics 11 , 1277-1286, (2015)

Biomarkers for the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) are useful for prediction and intervention of the disease at earlier stages. In this study, we performed a longitudinal study of changes in meta...

Human metabolic responses to chronic environmental polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon exposure by a metabolomic approach.

J. Proteome Res. 14 , 2583-93, (2015)

The toxicities of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been extensively explored due to their carcinogenic and mutagenic potency; however, little is known about the metabolic responses to chro...

A potential tool for diagnosis of male infertility: Plasma metabolomics based on GC-MS.

Talanta 147 , 82-9, (2015)

Male infertility has become an important public health problem worldwide. Nowadays the diagnosis of male infertility frequently depends on the results of semen quality or requires more invasive surgic...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

2-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-succinic acid
2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID
2-Hydroxy-2-isopropyl-bernsteinsaeure
MFCD00075003
2-Hydroxy-2-isopropylbutanedioic acid

 2-HYDROXY-2-ISOPROPYLSUCCINIC ACID | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the melting point of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Melting point of 2-isopropylmalic acid is 144-146ºC(lit.).
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-isopropylmalic acid: 72213-98-0;136997-61-0;137782-07-1;118897-65-7;29509-06-6.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Boiling point of 2-isopropylmalic acid is 306.4ºC at 760mmHg.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Safety information for 2-isopropylmalic acid: 26-37/39.
Q: What are the downstream products of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2-isopropylmalic acid: 563-80-4;124-38-9.
Q: What are the uses of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Main uses of 2-isopropylmalic acid: α-Isopropylmalate (α-IPM) is the leucine biosynthetic precursor in Yeast[1].
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-isopropylmalic acid is 94.83000.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: InChIKey of 2-isopropylmalic acid is BITYXLXUCSKTJS-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: Molecular formula of 2-isopropylmalic acid is C7H12O5.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-isopropylmalic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 2-isopropylmalic acid is CC(C)C(O)(CC(=O)O)C(=O)O.

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