D-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid - ≥98%(T) , CAS No.17407-56-6

CAS: 17407-56-6 Cat. No.: S167911 Molecular Weight: 118.13 EC Number: 605-705-2
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%(T)
Synonyms
(-)-.ALPHA.-HYDROXYISOVALERIC ACID | (R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid | (R)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid | D- alpha -Hydroxyisovaleric acid | (-)-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric acid | AKOS006377804 | (R)-(-)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid | (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methyl
Storage
Argon charged,Room temperature
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Why this grade

≥98%(T) for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

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Literature proof

Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Product Application:

D-α-Hydroxyisovaleric acid may be used in the preparation of biodegradable, optically active and isotactic poly(D-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid).

Specifications

Synonyms
(-)-.ALPHA.-HYDROXYISOVALERIC ACID | (R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid | (R)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid | D- alpha -Hydroxyisovaleric acid | (-)-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric acid | AKOS006377804 | (R)-(-)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid | (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methyl
Specifications & Purity
≥98%(T)
Storage
Argon charged, Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Purity
≥98%(T)
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504763527
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504763527
Canonical SmilesCC(C)C(C(=O)O)O
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
InChIKeyNGEWQZIDQIYUNV-SCSAIBSYSA-N
INCHI1S/C5H10O3/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4,6H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m1/s1
Isomeric SMILES CC(C)[C@H](C(=O)O)O
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 118.13
Reaxy-Rn 1721138
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1721138&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassFatty Acyls
SubclassFatty acids and conjugates
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentHydroxy fatty acids
Alternative Parents Methyl-branched fatty acids  Alpha hydroxy acids and derivatives  Secondary alcohols  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Carboxylic acids  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Branched fatty acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Methyl-branched fatty acid - Alpha-hydroxy acid - Hydroxy acid - Secondary alcohol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Alcohol - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as hydroxy fatty acids. These are fatty acids in which the chain bears a hydroxyl group.
External Descriptors 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(non-human)
Slc22a20 Solute carrier family 22 member 20 (86 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Mechanisms of Action
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
B2219304Certificate of AnalysisDec 10, 2025 S167911
B2221192Certificate of AnalysisDec 10, 2025 S167911
E1920136Certificate of AnalysisMar 08, 2023 S167911
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityMoisture sensitive
Specific Rotation[α]-15°~ -19°(C=1,chloroform)
Melt Point(°C)65℃
Molecular Weight118.130 g/mol
XLogP30.500
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass118.063 Da
Monoisotopic Mass118.063 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area57.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity87.700
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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