2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid | 498-36-2

Additional information

CAS ID

498-36-2

IUPAC Name

2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

Molecular Formula

C6H12O3

Molecular Weight

SMILES

CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)O

General Information

Additional information

CAS ID

498-36-2

IUPAC Name

2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

Molecular Formula

C6H12O3

Molecular Weight

SMILES

CC(C)CC(C(=O)O)O

Description

92779

Synonym: 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid, leucic acid, dl-leucic acid, alpha-hydroxyisocaproic acid, leucinic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoic acid, pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl, dl-2-hydroxyisocaproic acid, leucate

Melting Point 75°C
Color White
Formula Weight 132.16
Physical Form Crystal-Powder at 20°C
Chemical Name or Material DL-Leucic Acid

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