2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is a metabolite of the fuel oxygenate methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE) . This small molecule is utilized in research to study MTBE biodegradation and environmental exposure biomarkers. It also finds application as a bactericide in agricultural research contexts.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
594-61-6
Product Name Alternative
Inhibit, Inhibitor, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, 2 Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 2Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, alpha-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, a-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
98.66% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (19.21 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (480.31 mM)
Smiles
CC (C) (O) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
104.1
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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