594-61-6

Name 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
CAS 594-61-6
EINECS(EC#) 209-848-8
Molecular Formula C4H8O3
MDL Number MFCD00004459
Molecular Weight 104.1
MOL File 594-61-6.mol
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Chemical Properties

Appearance white to off-white needle-like crystals or
Melting point  76-80 °C(lit.)
Boiling point  84 °C1.5 mm Hg(lit.)
density  11412
refractive index  1.4761 (estimate)
Fp  114°C/12mm
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  water: soluble10%, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless
form  Solid
pka pK1:3.717 (25°C,μ=0.1)
color  White to Off-White
Water Solubility  Soluble in water, ether, alcohol, methanol and hot benzene.
Detection Methods NMR
BRN  1744739
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions FRAGRANCE
InChI 1S/C4H8O3/c1-4(2,7)3(5)6/h7H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)
InChIKey BWLBGMIXKSTLSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(C)(O)C(O)=O
LogP -0.360
CAS DataBase Reference 594-61-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-(594-61-6)
EPA Substance Registry System 594-61-6(EPA Substance)
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Safety Data

Symbol(GHS)  Corrosion (GHS05)Exclamation Mark (GHS07)
GHS05,GHS07
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H315-H318-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P264-P280-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338+P310-P403+P233
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements 
R37/38:Irritating to respiratory system and skin .
R41:Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S39:Wear eye/face protection .
S25:Avoid contact with eyes .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing .
WGK Germany  3
Hazard Note  Irritant
TSCA  Yes
REACH Registrations Active
HS Code  29181980
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
Hazard Classifications Eye Dam. 1
Skin Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3

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