3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049891

About 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid, a metabolite / degradant standard registered under CAS number 625-08-1. Its molecular formula is C5H10O3 and its molecular weight is 118.13 g/mol. It is also known as beta-Hydroxyisovaleric acid or 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-049891
CAS Number	625-08-1
IUPAC name	3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	118.13 g/mol
Exact mass	118.063
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	AXFYFNCPONWUHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(CC(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	69362

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	beta-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid, 3-OH-isovaleric acid, 3-hydroxy-isovaleric acid, beta-Hydroxy-methylbutyrate, beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid, beta hydroxy beta methylbutyrate, beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, B-hydroxyisovaleric acid, Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-

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 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid is 625-08-1. It is also known as beta-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid, 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid?

3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid has the molecular formula C5H10O3 and a molecular weight of 118.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic 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 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic 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 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanoic 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.