(S)-(+)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid

Basic information:

CAS number: 17407-55-5

Molecular formula: C₅H₁₀O₃

Molecular weight: 118.13

Physical and chemical properties: Usually a white crystalline solid, melting point of 68-70℃, boiling point of 237.6±13.0℃ (760mmHg), density of about 1.1±0.1g/cm³, flash point of 111.8±16.3℃, soluble in organic solvents such as DMSO.

Use: It is a metabolite found in the urine of patients with various diseases such as phenylketonuria and methylmalonic acidemia. At the same time, it is a structural analog of GHB (γ-hydroxybutyric acid), which is a natural substance found in the central nervous system and a neuroactive molecule, so it can be used in related medical research and analytical applications.