| Purity / Analysis Method | >98.0%(GC)(T) |
| Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight | C4H8O3 = 104.11 |
| Physical State (20 deg.C) | Solid |
| CAS RN | 594-61-6 |
| PubChem Substance ID | 87572428 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00004459 |
2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
Purity : >98.0%(GC)(T)
CAS No.: 594-61-6
EC No.: 209-848-8
EC Name: 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
ECHA Name: 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid
Synonyms:
2-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID
594-61-6
2-Methyllactic acid
2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
Acetonic acid
Specification & Properties
Specifications:
| Appearance | White to Almost white powder to crystal |
| Purity(GC) | min. 98.0 % |
| Purity(Neutralization titration) | min. 98.0 % |
| Melting point | 79.0 to 82.0 deg.C |
| Solubility in Water | almost transparency |
Properties:
| Melting Point | 80 deg.C |
| Boiling Point | 212 deg.C |
Safety & Regulations
Safety Information:
| Chemical Safety |   |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H315 : Causes skin irritation. H318 : Causes serious eye damage. |
| Precautionary Statements | P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 : IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P362 + P364 : Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332 + P313 : If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. |
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Hazard Classification:
Danger!
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance
causes serious eye damage,
causes skin irritation and
may cause respiratory irritation.
