(R)-(-)-3,3-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid
[CAS# 22146-57-2]

Identification

• Name: (R)-(-)-3,3-Dimethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid
• Synonyms: (R)-2-Hydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid; (R)-Trimethyllactic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• CAS Registry Number: 22146-57-2
• EC Number: 889-837-8

Properties

• Density: 1.100
• Boiling point: 242 ºC
• Flash point: 115 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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