3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid
[CAS# 71526-30-2]

Identification

• Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyrate; 2-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyric acid; 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
• Molecular Weight: 118.13
• CAS Registry Number: 71526-30-2
• SMILES: O=C(O)C(C)C(O)C
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O3/c1-3(4(2)6)5(7)8/h3-4,6H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: VEXDRERIMPLZLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Properties

• Density: 1.136g/cm³ (Cal.)
• Boiling point: 242.78°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 114.896°C (Cal.)