(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

Name: (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032925

About (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid (CAS 20312-37-2) is a metabolite / degradant standard offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C6H12O3 and its molecular weight is 132.16 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid. Common synonyms include (R)-Leucic acid and delta-leucic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032925
CAS Number	20312-37-2
IUPAC name	(2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O₃
Molecular weight	132.16 g/mol
Exact mass	132.0786
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-RXMQYKEDSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)C[C@H](C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	439960

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	(R)-Leucic acid, delta-leucic acid, D-2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, D-2-hydroxyisocaproic acid, D-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-D-valeric acid, (R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid, D-leucic acid, Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-, (2R)-, d-alpha-hydroxyisocaproic acid, (R)-2-hydroxyisocaproic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid is 20312-37-2. It is also known as (R)-Leucic acid, delta-leucic acid, D-2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?

(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid has the molecular formula C6H12O3 and a molecular weight of 132.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid can I order?

We supply (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.