L-a-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, CAS No. 17407-55-5

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17407-55-5

Catalog No. EBD2224746

CAS 17407-55-5

Name L-a-Hydroxyisovaleric acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Butanoicacid,2-hydroxy-3-methyl-,(2S)- L-a-Hydroxyisovalericacid (S)-(+)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyricacid 2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutans?ure 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-Butyricacid 2-Hydroxyisopentanoicacid 2-hydroxyisovalericacid 3-Methyl-2-hydroxybutyricacid Acide2-hydroxy-3-méthylbutano?que A-hydroxyisovalericacid alpha-hydroxyisovalericacid (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoicacid (2S)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoate l-valicacid -hydroxyisovalericacid (2s)-2-hydroxyisovalericacid 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyricacid l-alpha-hydroxyisovalericacid 3-methyl-2-hydroxy-butanoicacid 2s-hydroxy-3-methyl-butanoicacid (s)-3-methyl-2-hydroxybutyricacid (2s)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyricacid (s)-(+)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoicacid

Molecular Formula: C5H10O3

Molecular Weight: 118.13

MDL Number: MFCD00066443

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Amino Acids and Derivatives Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

L-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid is a chiral α-hydroxy acid derivative. It is structurally related to the branched-chain amino acid valine, where the amino group is replaced by a hydroxyl group. This compound is a colorless to white crystalline solid. This molecule serves as a key chiral building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals and bioactive compounds. Its primary significance lies in its role as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of various drugs, including certain antibiotics and enzyme inhibitors. The chiral center and the functional groups make it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures with defined stereochemistry. As a derivative of a proteinogenic amino acid, it also finds use in biochemical research and as a standard in analytical chemistry. It is important to handle this compound with appropriate safety precautions in a well-ventilated laboratory setting.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 68-70 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 124-125 °C/13 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 111.76 °C

Density: 1.136 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: white fine crystalline powder