(R)-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
- CAS NO.:20312-37-2
- Empirical Formula: C6H12O3
- Molecular Weight: 132.16
- MDL number: MFCD00211263
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 03:48:04
What is (R)-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID?
Definition
ChEBI: The (R)-enantiomer of 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid. Found in patients with short-bowel syndrome (an inborn error of metabolism), and in maple syrup urine disease, MSUD.
Properties of (R)-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
| Melting point: | 76-80℃ |
| Boiling point: | 251.3±13.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 1.097±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| pka | 3.86±0.21(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to off-white |
Safety information for (R)-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for (R)-2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLPENTANOIC ACID
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