2-Hydroxy-2-Methyllevulinic Acid
[CAS# 81416-97-9]

Identification

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-2-Methyllevulinic Acid
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-4-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid; 2-Hydroxy-4-Keto-2-Methyl-Valeric Acid; Pentanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-2-Methyl-4-Oxo-
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 146.14
• CAS Registry Number: 81416-97-9
• SMILES: C(C(C(=O)O)(C)O)C(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O4/c1-4(7)3-6(2,10)5(8)9/h10H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: WCUFLIBXUCELCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Properties

• Density: 1.25g/cm³ (Cal.)
• Boiling point: 318.433°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 160.599°C (Cal.)