(S)-(+)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
[CAS# 17407-55-5]

Identification

• Name: (S)-(+)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
• Synonyms: (S)-(+)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid; (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid; (S)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid; (S)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid; (S)-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric acid; L-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid; L-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 118.13
• CAS Registry Number: 17407-55-5
• EC Number: 605-704-7

Properties

• Density: 1.136
• Melting point: 63-65 °C
• Boiling point: 238 °C
• Flash point: 112 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335