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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H10O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
118.13
Beilstein:
1721139
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51113400
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
Quality Level
Assay
≥98.0% (T)
form
solid
optical activity
[α]20/D −17±1°, c = 1% in chloroform
mp
64-67 °C
functional group
carboxylic acid
hydroxyl
SMILES string
CC(C)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
InChI
1S/C5H10O3/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4,6H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m1/s1
InChI key
NGEWQZIDQIYUNV-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Application
D-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid may be used in the preparation of biodegradable, optically active and isotactic poly(D-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid).
Other Notes
This chiral α-hydroxy acid is used for the synthesis of peptides and depsipeptides. It is further used as chiral building block. Synthesis of α-substituted α-hydroxy acids via dioxolanone intermediates.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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