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3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, 96%
CAS: 625-08-1 | C5H10O3 | 118.13 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 625-08-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C5H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 118.13 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00059081 |
| InChI Key | AXFYFNCPONWUHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Synonym | beta-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, hmb-d6, 3-oh-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butanoic acid, butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl, b-hydroxyisovaleric acid, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate |
| PubChem CID | 69362 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:37084 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid |
| SMILES | CC(C)(O)CC(O)=O |
Description
3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is a useful biochemical for synthesis and proteomics research. It is used as an indicator of biotin deficiency. Further, it is used to increase muscle mass and decrease muscle breakdown. In addition to this, it is involved in the protein synthesis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Chemical Identifiers
| C5H10O3 | |
| MFCD00059081 | |
| beta-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, hmb-d6, 3-oh-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butanoic acid, butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl, b-hydroxyisovaleric acid, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate | |
| CHEBI:37084 | |
| CC(C)(O)CC(O)=O |
Specifications
| 625-08-1 | |
| 1.1 g/mL | |
| 113°C (235°F) | |
| 1.4408 | |
| 1743952 | |
| Soluble in water and ethanol. | |
| CC(C)(O)CC(O)=O | |
| 118.13 | |
| CHEBI:37084 | |
| 96% | |
| 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid |
| Yellow | |
| 128°C (7 mmHg) | |
| C5H10O3 | |
| MFCD00059081 | |
| beta-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, hmb-d6, 3-oh-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-butanoic acid, butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl, b-hydroxyisovaleric acid, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate | |
| AXFYFNCPONWUHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid | |
| 69362 | |
| 118.13 | |
| Liquid |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
H315-H319-H335
TSCA : No
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only