3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (or 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid) is an intermediate in the metabolism of valine.– It is a chiral compound having two enantiomers, D-3-hydroxyisobutyric acid and L-3-hydroxyisobutyric acid.
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Preferred IUPAC name 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid | |
Other names 3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid | |
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ChEBI | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.254.271 ![]() |
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Properties | |
C4H8O3 | |
Molar mass | 104.10 g/mol |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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