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D-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid

≥98.0% (T)

Synonym(s):

(R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H10O3
CAS Number:
17407-56-6
Molecular Weight:
118.13
UNSPSC Code:
51113400
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
57651528
MDL number:
MFCD00066442
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1721139
Assay:
≥98.0% (T)
Form:
solid
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Quality Segment

assay

≥98.0% (T)

form

solid

optical activity

[α]20/D −17±1°, c = 1% in chloroform

reaction suitability

reagent type: chrial catalyst

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.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H315,H319,H335

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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