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  • 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid  625-08-1
Name:3-hydroxyisovaleric acid 625-08-1
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


Description

β-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid is a metabolite of the essential amino acid Leucine and is synthesized in the human body. Studies suggest that β-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid may have an effect on increasing muscle weight and strength. The presence of elevated β-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid is a sensitive marker of biotin deficiency and may indicate the presence of a genetic disorder such as biotinidase deficiency or holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency.

Basic Info

Chemical Name 3-hydroxyisovaleric acid
Synonyms

Beta-Hydroxyisovaleric Acid;3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid;Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-;

CAS No. 625-08-1
Molecular Formula C5H10O3
Molecular Weight 118.13100
PSA 57.53000
LogP 0.23200

Numbering system

UNII 3F752311CD

Properties

Appearance & Physical State colorless to light yellow liquid
Density 0.938 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.)
Boiling Point 88ºC1 mm Hg(lit.)
Melting Point -80ºC(lit.)
Flash Point 113ºC
Refractive Index 1.4415
Storage Condition Refrigerator

Safety Info

Safety Statements 26-36
HS Code 2918199090
WGK Germany 3
Risk Statements R36/37/38
Hazard Codes Xi

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