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2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

CAS 594-61-6C4H8O3MW 104.10

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (CAS 594-61-6) — formula C4H8O3, molecular weight 104.10; category organic chemicals.

Product Description

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (CAS 594-61-6) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C4H8O3 comprises 4 C, 8 H, 3 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 104.10. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 82.5 °C, boiling point around 212.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, LogP about -0.36. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.

Product Overview

CAS Number594-61-6
Molecular FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10
Melting Point82.5 °C
Boiling Point212.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
LogP-0.36
ApplicationsPropanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-: ACTIVE
CategoryOrganic Chemicals

Applications

Documented applications: Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-: ACTIVE.

Technical Profile

What this product is

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 594-61-6 and molecular formula C4H8O3 (molecular weight 104.10), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 594-61-6

Its molecular formula C4H8O3 comprises 4 C, 8 H, 3 O atoms.

Also known as: 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

Category: organic chemicals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid?

The CAS registry number of 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is 594-61-6.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid?

Molecular formula C4H8O3, molecular weight 104.10.

What other names is 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid known by?

It is also registered under: 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid.

What are the documented applications of 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid?

Recorded applications: Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-: ACTIVE.

Which category does 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid belong to?

Category: Organic Chemicals.

Packaging & documentation

Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (CAS 594-61-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number594-61-6
PubChem CID11671
Molecular formulaC4H8O3
IUPAC name2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
UNII (FDA)DMW250U2HF

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight104.10
XLogP3-0.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass104.047344113
Monoisotopic Mass104.047344113
Topological Polar Surface Area57.5
Heavy Atom Count7

Physicochemical values on record

Boiling Point212.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point212 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point82.5 °C
LogP-0.36

Documented uses on record

  • Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-: ACTIVE

Synonyms and trade names

2-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID; 594-61-6; 2-Methyllactic acid; 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid; Acetonic acid; alpha-Hydroxyisobutyric acid; Hydroxydimethylacetic acid; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-; Lactic acid, 2-methyl-; alpha-Hydroxyisobutanoic acid; 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-propanoic acid; DTXSID4032954; alpha-Hydroxy-alpha-methylpropanoic acid; DMW250U2HF; NSC-4505; NSC-402158

Regulatory listings held on file

GHS notification summary42% (55 / 131)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary42% (55 / 131)
Reported hazard statementsH315 (53.4%), H318 (52.7%), H335 (52.7%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 42% (55 of 131) of reports.

H315 (53.4%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid · CAS 594-61-6 · C4H8O3. UNII DMW250U2HF. Boiling Point: 212.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 212 °C @760 [mm Hg]; Melting Point: 82.5 °C.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.

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