2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

SKU: orb1302563

Description

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.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 594-61-6
• MW: 104.1
• Purity: 99.05% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• SMILES: CC(C)(O)C(O)=O
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (19.21 mM);DMSO:50 mg/mL (480.31 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vivo:
  Glycerol can induce acute renal failure in rat models. Acute renal failure induced by glycerol or uranyl nitrate reduces the hepato-biliary transport of some drugs, modulates the distribution of drugs into the central nervous system and affects the activity of various hepatic microsomal enzymes.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: keep away from moisture | Pure form: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Inhibitor, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, 2 Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 2Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, alpha-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, a-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, α-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

11671