2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid

CAS Registry Number:

3739-30-8

Synonyms:

Butyric acid,2-hydroxy-2-methyl- (6CI,7CI,8CI);Butyric acid, a-hydroxy-a-methyl- (4CI);2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutanoic acid;2-Hydroxy-2-methylbutyric acid;2-Methyl-2-hydroxybutyric acid;NSC 9458;a-Hydroxy-a-methylbutyric acid;

Molecular Formula:

C₅H₁₀O₃

Molecular Weight:

118.133

EINECS:

223-120-7

Melting Point:

73-75 °C(lit.)

Solubility:

within almost transparency