| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2-hydroxy-3-methylvaleric acid | [CAS]
488-15-3 | [Synonyms]
HMVA
D-Isoleucic acid
Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-
alpha-Hydroxy-beta-methylvaleric acid
(2R,3R)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-pentanoic acid
2-hydroxy-3-methylpentanoic acid (mixture of diastereomers) | [EINECS(EC#)]
207-671-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H12O3 | [MOL File]
488-15-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
132.16 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
50-53℃ | [Boiling point ]
131-132℃ (12 Torr) | [storage temp. ]
Refrigerator | [solubility ]
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [color ]
White to Off-White |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
2-Hydroxy-3-methylpentanoic Acid (Mixture of Diastereomers) can be used as a metabolite as a diagnostic for autism spectrum disorder in children with gastrointestinal symptoms. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A branched-chain fatty acid that is 3-methylpentanoic acid carrying a hydroxy substitutent at position 2. |
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