2-hydroxyisovaleric acid
butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-
Identification
| Name | 2-hydroxyisovaleric acid |
| IUPAC | 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid |
| CAS Number | 4026-18-0 |
| EINECS | 223-697-5 |
| FDA UNII | 02X1W97FWN |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13230000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004242 |
| Nikkaji Number | J217.839G |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 237.00 to 238.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.008000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 233.00 °F. TCC ( 111.80 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.013 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 4.916e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for 2-hydroxyisovaleric acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for 2-hydroxyisovaleric acid flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Synonyms
butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-
2-
hydroxy-3-methyl butanoic acid
2-
hydroxy-3-methyl butyric acid
2-
hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
2-
hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
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