2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid

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2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid Structure
2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid structure
Common Name 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
CAS Number 498-36-2 Molecular Weight 132.16
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 251.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O3 Melting Point 78-80ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 120.1±16.3 °C

 Use of 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid


Leucic acid is an amino acid metabolite[1].

 Names

Name 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid Biological Activity

Description Leucic acid is an amino acid metabolite[1].
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References

[1]. Buck, S. B., et al. Total Synthesis and Anti-Tubulin Activity of Epi-C3 Analogues of Cryptophycin-24. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2004. 47(14), 3697–3699.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 251.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 78-80ºC
Molecular Formula C6H12O3
Molecular Weight 132.16
Flash Point 120.1±16.3 °C
Exact Mass 132.078644
PSA 57.53000
LogP 0.71
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.458

 Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Phrases 36/37/38-21
Safety Phrases 36/37/39-26
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

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 Synonyms

2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
2-hydroxy-4-methyl-Valeric acid
Einecs 207-860-8
DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
hydroxyisocaproic acid
2-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoicaci
Einecs 233-677-8
Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-
2-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-PENTANOIC ACID
2-HYDROXYISOCAPROIC ACID
2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
DL-Leucic Acid
Leucic acid
Leucinic acid
DL-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid