3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

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3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
IUPAC name 3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
Other names 3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
Identifiers
CAS number
PubChem 89
SMILES OC(C(C)CO)=O
Properties
Molecular formula C4H8O3
Molar mass 104.10 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (or 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid) is an intermediate in the metabolism of valine.

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