methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl butanoate
butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl butanoate |
| CAS Number | 34293-67-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.15924000 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 195.99 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.105000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 169.00 °F. TCC ( 75.90 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.058 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.839e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
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 3-hydroxy-2-methyl butanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl butanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester
butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, methyl ester
methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methyl butyrate
methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutanoate
methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylbutyrate
PubMed:
Simple gas chromatographic method for the stereodifferentiation of methyl nilate, a chiral alpha-methyl-beta-hydroxy ester.