D–α–Hydroxyisocaproic acid

cas: 20312-37-2 — see every product listed under this CAS number, including other names

D–α–Hydroxyisocaproic acid (CAS 20312-37-2) is a chemical reagent available from Chemat. Available pack sizes: 1g, 5g. Offered by: GLPBio.

brandGLPBio
catalog numberGA21410-1
cas20312-37-2
size1g
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Available pack sizes

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GLPBio 1g 1551.86 Pln
GLPBio 5g 3559.80 Pln

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Structural formula: {0} (CAS {1})

(R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid is the (R)-enantiomer of 2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid. Found in patients with short-bowel syndrome (an inborn error of metabolism), and in maple syrup urine disease, MSUD. It is a (2R)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a 2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid.

Source: ChEBI

Identity
Molecular formulaC6H12O3
Molecular weight132.16 g/mol
IUPAC name(2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
InChIKeyLVRFTAZAXQPQHI-RXMQYKEDSA-N
SMILESCC(C)C[C@H](C(=O)O)O

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