2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid

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2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid Structure
2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid structure
Common Name 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
CAS Number 498-36-2 Molecular Weight 132.16
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 251.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O3 Melting Point 78-80ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 120.1±16.3 °C

 Use of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid


Leucic acid is an amino acid metabolite[1].

 Names

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

Name 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description Leucic acid is an amino acid metabolite[1].
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References

[1]. Buck, S. B., et al. Total Synthesis and Anti-Tubulin Activity of Epi-C3 Analogues of Cryptophycin-24. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2004. 47(14), 3697–3699.

 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 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 251.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 78-80ºC
Molecular Formula C6H12O3
Molecular Weight 132.16
Flash Point 120.1±16.3 °C
Exact Mass 132.078644
PSA 57.53000
LogP 0.71
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.458
InChIKey LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)CC(O)C(=O)O

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Phrases 36/37/38-21
Safety Phrases 36/37/39-26
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Articles14

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Lipidomic profiling reveals significant alterations in lipid biochemistry in hypothyroid rat cerebellum and the therapeutic effects of Sini decoction.

J. Ethnopharmacol. 159 , 262-73, (2014)

Hypothyroidism is known to be closely associated with lipid metabolism. Although our previous serum and urine metabonomics studies have provided some clues about the molecular mechanism of hypothyroid...

Metabolic footprinting for investigation of antifungal properties of Lactobacillus paracasei.

Anal. Bioanal. Chem 408 , 83-96, (2016)

Lactic acid bacteria with antifungal properties are applied for biopreservation of food. In order to further our understanding of their antifungal mechanism, there is an ongoing search for bioactive m...

Hydroxy acid metabolites of branched-chain amino acids in amniotic fluid.

Clin. Chim. Acta 140(2) , 157-66, (1984)

A method is described in which ammonia chemical ionization gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was utilized in the selected ion monitoring mode to provide an accurate, selective approach to the quant...

 Synonyms

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

2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
2-hydroxy-4-methyl-Valeric acid
Einecs 207-860-8
DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
hydroxyisocaproic acid
2-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoicaci
Einecs 233-677-8
2-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-PENTANOIC ACID
2-HYDROXYISOCAPROIC ACID
2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
DL-Leucic Acid
Leucic acid
Leucinic acid
DL-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid

 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid | FAQ

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

Q: What English synonyms does 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid have?
A: English synonyms of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid: 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-Valeric acid, Einecs 207-860-8, DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, hydroxyisocaproic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoicaci, Einecs 233-677-8, 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-PENTANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXYISOCAPROIC ACID, 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, DL-Leucic Acid, Leucic acid, Leucinic acid, DL-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid.
Q: What is the English name of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: The English name of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid.
Q: What is the LogP of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: LogP of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is 0.71.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: CAS number of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is 498-36-2.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: Boiling point of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is 251.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the melting point of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: Melting point of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is 78-80ºC.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: Molecular weight of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is 132.16.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: SMILES notation of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is CC(C)CC(O)C(=O)O.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid is 57.53000.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid?
A: Safety information for 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid: 36/37/39-26.

 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric 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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