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

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(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid (CAS 20312-37-2) supplier Zemixal. Lab and bulk packs, batch COA, fast global delivery.

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(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid chemical structure
CAS number20312-37-2
FormulaC6H12O3
Molar mass132.16 g/mol
Physical formSolid
HS code38229090
InChIKeyLVRFTAZAXQPQHI-RXMQYKEDSA-N
IUPAC name(2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid

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

Zemixal supplies (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid within its impurities & Reference Standards portfolio. For your records (Reference Standard), the material is defined by CAS 20312-37-2, formula C6H12O3 and molar mass 132.16 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Use cases we see most often

  • Metabolite identification
  • Stability-indicating methods
  • Impurity profiling

Handling and storage

It carries the GHS signal word Warning (H315, H319 and H335), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.

Order it in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. Every shipment includes a certificate of analysis with characterisation data. Request pricing online and we confirm availability, documentation and freight to your country.

Typical uses

  • Metabolite identification
  • Stability-indicating methods
  • Impurity profiling

Applications

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and QCResearch Labs and Universities

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
Product name(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
Catalogue numberZX-031604
CAS number20312-37-2
IUPAC name(2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
Molecular formulaC6H12O3
Molar mass132.16 g/mol
Exact mass132.0786
GradeReference Standard
Physical formSolid
XLogP30.9
H-bond donors / acceptors2 / 3
Topological polar surface area57.5 Ų
HS code38229090
InChIKeyLVRFTAZAXQPQHI-RXMQYKEDSA-N
SMILESCC(C)C[C@H](C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID439960
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

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS07 Irritant or harmful
Irritant or harmful

Signal word Warning

  • 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 summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
10 mgQuoted on request
25 mgQuoted on request
50 mgQuoted on request
100 mgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

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

Which CAS number identifies (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?
(R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid is registered under CAS 20312-37-2. You may also see it listed as (R)-Leucic acid, delta-leucic acid, D-2-hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-031604.
What are the formula and molar mass of (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?
For (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid, its formula is C6H12O3 and its molar mass is 132.16 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is (2R)-2-hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid. InChIKey LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-RXMQYKEDSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?
This listing is Reference Standard grade. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid to my country?
Yes. Because (R)-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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