2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
CAS Number4026-18-0
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight118.13 g/mol
2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
What is 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid?
2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 4026-18-0. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid was employed as internal standard for analysis of ethylene glycol (EG) and γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in whole blood1.
Specifications
Linear Formula
(CH3)2CHCH(OH)CO2H
Molecular Weight
118.13 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
86-87 °C(lit.)
EC Number
223-697-5
WGK Germany
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