Name | 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid |
Synonyms | Leucinic acid Dl-Leucic Acid Einecs 233-677-8 Einecs 207-860-8 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYLVALERIC ACID 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl- 54641-21-3 (Mono-hydrochloride salt) 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, DL-leucic acid |
CAS | 498-36-2 |
EINECS | 207-860-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H12O3/c1-4(2)3-5(7)6(8)9/h4-5,7H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,8,9) |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O3 |
Molar Mass | 132.16 |
Density | 1.097±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 78-80°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 251.3±13.0 °C(Predicted) |
Flash Point | 120.052°C |
Water Solubility | Soluble in water. (82 g/L) at 25°C. |
Vapor Presure | 0.003mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | powder to crystal |
Color | White to Almost white |
pKa | 3.86±0.21(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | 1.458 |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R21 - Harmful in contact with skin |
Safety Description | S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |