2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric Acid is a alpha-hydroxylated butyric acid derivative used as a marker in chemical diagnosis of organic aciduria and other inborn errors. 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric Acid is also used as a metabolomic biomarkers in preeclampsia. 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is an intermediate in the microbial metabolism of hydrogen fluoride and caproic acid. It can be used as a diagnostic for probiotic bacteria. 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid has been shown to cause cell lysis, which may be due to its ability to act as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) enhancer. The activity index of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is higher than that of other organic acids, such as 3,4-dimethoxybenzoic acid and ferulic acid. Synonyms: ()-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric Acid, ()-2-Hydroxyisopentanoic Acid, ()-2-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid, ()-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid, 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid, 2-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid, 2-Oxyisovaleric Acid, 3-Methyl-2-hydroxybutyric Acid, DL-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid, DL-2-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid, DL-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid, NSC 227884, dl-2-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid, alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid CAS No: 4026-18-0 Molecular Formula: C5H10O3 Molecular Weight: 118.13 Appearance: White solid Purity: 97% Melting Point: 86-87C (lit.) Solubility: DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Storage and Stability: Store at 4C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
Molecular Weight:
118.13
Purity:
97%
Form:
White solid
CAS Number:
[4026-18-0]
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