(R)-3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

SKU: orb1909189

Description

(R)-3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (3-HIBA) is a chiral β-hydroxy acid metabolite from L-valine and thymine catabolism. It serves as a key metabolic intermediate, and its elevated levels are a biomarker for disorders like 3-hydroxyisobutyric aciduria. This compound is used in research applications involving metabolic pathway analysis in both in vitro and in vivo studies.

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 1910-47-0
• MW: 104.1
• Purity: 97.15% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• SMILES: C[C@H](CO)C(O)=O
• Target: Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

(R)3Hydroxyisobutyric acid, (R)-2-Hydroxymethylpropanoic acid, (R) 3 Hydroxyisobutyric acid, 3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, Human Endogenous Metabolite

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

11217234