methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl butanoate
butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl butanoate |
| IUPAC | methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoate |
| CAS Number | 17417-00-4 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.15924000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD12964324 |
| Nikkaji Number | J100.461A |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 165.00 to 166.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.622000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 135.00 °F. TCC ( 57.20 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.314 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| 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 methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl butanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl butanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester
butyric acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, methyl ester
methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methyl butyrate
methyl 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoate
methyl-2-hydroxy-3-methyl butanoate
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