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Catalog Number:
41327
CAS Number:
72657-23-9
Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate
Purity:
≥ 99% (Chiral purity)
Synonym(s):
(-)-Methyl D-β-hydroxyisobutyrate, (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid methyl ester, Methyl (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxyisobutyrate
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Product Information
Synonyms
(-)-Methyl D-β-hydroxyisobutyrate, (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid methyl ester, Methyl (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxyisobutyrate
CAS Number
72657-23-9
Purity
≥ 99% (Chiral purity)
Molecular Formula
C5H10O3
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00063450
PubChem ID
521128
Density
1.066 g/mL at 25 °C (Lit.)
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling Point
76 - 77 °C / 12 mmHg (Lit.)
Refractive Index
n20D 1.425 (Lit.)
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = -29 to -23 ° (C=4 in MeOH)
Conditions
Store at RT
General Information
Synonyms
(-)-Methyl D-β-hydroxyisobutyrate, (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid methyl ester, Methyl (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxyisobutyrate
CAS Number
72657-23-9
Purity
≥ 99% (Chiral purity)
Molecular Formula
C5H10O3
Molecular Weight
0
MDL Number
MFCD00063450
PubChem ID
521128
Density
1.066 g/mL at 25 °C (Lit.)
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Boiling Point
76 - 77 °C / 12 mmHg (Lit.)
Refractive Index
n20D 1.425 (Lit.)
Optical Rotation
[α]20D = -29 to -23 ° (C=4 in MeOH)
Conditions
Store at RT
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Yes
Antibiotic
No
DEA-regulated
No
Warnings
-
Applications

Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxy-2-methylpropionate is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Pharmaceutical Development: This compound serves as an important intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of chiral drugs that require specific stereochemistry for efficacy.
  • Flavor and Fragrance Industry: It is used as a flavoring agent due to its pleasant aroma and taste, making it valuable in food and beverage formulations as well as in perfumes.
  • Biochemical Research: Researchers employ this compound in studies related to metabolic pathways and enzyme activity, helping to understand biological processes at a molecular level.
  • Polymer Production: It acts as a building block in the synthesis of biodegradable polymers, contributing to environmentally friendly materials that are gaining traction in various industries.
  • Agricultural Applications: The compound is explored for use in developing agrochemicals, including herbicides and pesticides, that are more effective and less harmful to the environment compared to traditional options.

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