(-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
IUPAC: (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
Plain text
Chemfused. (2026). (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, CAS 17407-56-6. Retrieved 2026-04-28 from https://chemfused.com/cas/17407-56-6
BibTeX
@misc{chemfused-cas-17407566,
title = {(-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, CAS 17407-56-6},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/17407-56-6},
urldate = {2026-04-28}
}
(-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid (CAS 17407-56-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H10O3 and molecular weight 118.13 g/mol . GHS signal word: Warning. Hazard classifications: Health Hazard.
What is (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid?
- Molecular Formula
- C5H10O3
- Molecular Weight
- 118.13 g/mol
Description
(R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is the R-enantiomer of 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid. It is functionally related to a D-valine. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid.
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- CC(C)[C@H](C(=O)O)O
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-3(2)4(6)5(7)8/h3-4,6H,1-2H3,(H,7,8)/t4-/m1/s1
- InChIKey
- NGEWQZIDQIYUNV-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 118.0630 Da
- XLogP
- 0.50
- TPSA
- 57.5 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 2
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 3
- Complexity
- 88
- Formal Charge
- 0
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS07
Hazard Statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
Precautionary Statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
- P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label)
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (48)
- s12088
- F066615
- FH48551
- AS-12128
- CS-B0167
- SY041974
- Q27120649
- SBB053572
- 17407-56-6
- IDC1ORH8V7
- CHEBI:46415
- BDBM50412186
- D-Valic acid
- EN300-115017
- MFCD00066442
- AKOS006377804
- CHEMBL1162481
- SCHEMBL426205
- RefChem:473464
- DTXSID001360093
- UNII-IDC1ORH8V7
- DEAMINOHYDROXYVALINE
- D--Hydroxyisovaleric acid
- d-2-hydroxyisovaleric acid
- D-|A-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
- (-)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
- (R)-2-hydroxyisovaleric acid
- 2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, (R)-
- D-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
- (-)-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
- (R)-(-)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid
- D- alpha -Hydroxyisovaleric acid
- D-.ALPHA.-HYDROXYISOVALERIC ACID
- d-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
- (-)-.ALPHA.-HYDROXYISOVALERIC ACID
- (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
- (R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid
- (R)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butyric acid
- (R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
- (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
- (2R)-3-Methyl-2-hydroxybutanoic acid
- 2-hydroxyisovaleric acid, (R)-isomer
- (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butanoic acid
- Butyric acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, D-
- Butanoic acid,2-hydroxy-3-methyl-,(2S)-
- Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, (R)-
- Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, (2R)-
- D-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, >=98.0% (T)
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid?
The CAS Registry Number for (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is 17407-56-6.
What is the IUPAC name of (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid?
The IUPAC name of (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid.
What is the molecular formula of (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid?
(-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid has the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.13 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid?
The SMILES notation for (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is CC(C)[C@H](C(=O)O)O.
Is (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid hazardous?
(-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Health Hazard. Signal word: Warning.
What are other names for (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid?
(-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is also known as (-)-.ALPHA.-HYDROXYISOVALERIC ACID, (-)-2-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, (-)-2-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, (-)-alpha-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, (2R)-2-hydroxy-3-methyl-butanoic acid.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 5289545. Last updated .
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