About 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid (CAS 2068-83-9) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.1 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of DBXBTMSZEOQQDU-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
Also Known As
3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid is also known as 3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, rac 3-Hydroxyisobutyric Acid, 2-Methyl-3-hydroxypropanoic Acid, beta-hydroxyisobutyric acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid, among other names.
Description
3-hydroxyisobutyric acid is a 4-carbon, branched hydroxy fatty acid and intermediate in the metabolism of valine. It is functionally related to a propionic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-hydroxyisobutyrate.
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