2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (CAS 594-61-6) is an α-hydroxy acid appearing as a white to off-white crystalline powder. The tertiary hydroxyl and carboxylic acid enable esterification and polymerization, making it a building block for pharmaceuticals and functional polymers.
2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:594-61-6
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₄H₈O₃
Molecular Weight:104.11
EINECS No.:209-848-8
Synonym(s):2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid; 2-Methyllactic acid
2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (CAS 594-61-6) is an α-hydroxy acid appearing as a white to off-white crystalline powder. The tertiary hydroxyl and carboxylic acid enable esterification and polymerization, making it a building block for pharmaceuticals and functional polymers.
1. Intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
2. Monomer for polyesters and polyhydroxyalkanoates.
3. Precursor for ester derivatives and solvents.
4. Reagent in organic synthesis and chiral resolution.
25kg/bag; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 594-61-6
Product Name: 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₄H₈O₃
Molecular Weight:104.11
EINECS No.:209-848-8
Synonym(s):2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid; 2-Methyllactic acid
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