2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid
CAS Number3639-21-2
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight132.16 g/mol
2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid
What is 2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid?
2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 3639-21-2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
2-Ethyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid was used as internal standard during quantification of medium-chain-length bacterial poly(3-hydroxyalkanoate) by gas chromatography1. It was used as ligand to study the effect of anionic and cationic surfactants on kinetics of electron transfer reaction from organic sulfides to [CrV(ehba)2]- (ehba=2-ethyl-2-hydroxy butyric acid)2.
Specifications
Linear Formula
(C2H5)2C(OH)CO2H
Molecular Weight
132.16 g/mol
Assay/Purity
99%
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
79-82 °C(lit.)
EC Number
222-867-6
WGK Germany
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