2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid

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2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid Structure
2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid structure
Common Name 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid
CAS Number 473-86-9 Molecular Weight 118.13100
Density 1.136g/cm3 Boiling Point 242.8ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H10O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 114.9ºC

 Use of 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid


3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is a compound useful in organic synthesis.

Summary: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutanoic Acid (CAS号:473-86-9) is a compound useful in organic synthesis. Molecular formula: C5H10O3, molecular weight: 118.13100. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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

Name 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 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 1.136g/cm3
Boiling Point 242.8ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H10O3
Molecular Weight 118.13100
Flash Point 114.9ºC
Exact Mass 118.06300
PSA 57.53000
LogP 0.08790
Vapour Pressure 0.00567mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.455
InChIKey VEXDRERIMPLZLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(O)C(C)C(=O)O

 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  5

DownStream  2

 Synonyms

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

3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
2-methyl-3-hydroxylbutanoic acid
Nilic acid
Butanoic acid,3-hydroxy-2-methyl
(2R,3S)-3-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-BUTANOIC ACID
2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyrate
3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-butansaeure-(1)
2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid

 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid | FAQ

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

Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: Molecular formula of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is C5H10O3.
Q: What is the boiling point of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: Boiling point of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is 242.8ºC at 760mmHg.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid: 27372-03-8;609-14-3;75-07-0;535-11-5;684-84-4.
Q: What English synonyms does 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid have?
A: English synonyms of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid: 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate, 2-methyl-3-hydroxylbutanoic acid, Nilic acid, Butanoic acid,3-hydroxy-2-methyl, (2R,3S)-3-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-BUTANOIC ACID, 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyrate, 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid, 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-butansaeure-(1), 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid.
Q: What is the English name of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: The English name of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: InChIKey of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is VEXDRERIMPLZLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: CAS number of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is 473-86-9.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: Molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is 118.13100.
Q: What are the downstream products of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid: 80-59-1;7732-18-5.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic Acid is 57.53000.

 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acidfactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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