2-Ethyl-3-hydroxypropionic acid
Also known as 2-Ethylhydracrylic acid, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)butyric acid, Butanoic acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Key facts
What buyers check first
- CAS number
- 4374-62-3
- Formula
- C5H10O3
- Molar mass
- 118.13 g/mol
- HS code
- 291819
- Category
- Carboxylic acids and anhydrides
What is 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxypropionic acid?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
2-ethylhydracrylic acid is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid that is butanoic acid substituted by a hydroxymethyl group at position 2. It is a metabolite derived from the isoleucine metabolism. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a hydroxy fatty acid, a short-chain fatty acid and a branched-chain saturated fatty acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-ethylhydracrylate.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- 2-(hydroxymethyl)butanoic acid
- CAS number
- 4374-62-3 CAS number cross-checked
- Molecular formula
- C5H10O3
- MDL number
- MFCD14583063
- InChIKey
- ZMZQVAUJTDKQGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-2-4(3-6)5(7)8/h4,6H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CCC(CO)C(=O)O
Synonyms
- 2-Ethylhydracrylic acid
- 2-(Hydroxymethyl)butyric acid
- Butanoic acid, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-
- 2-(hydroxymethyl)butanoic acid
- 3-Hydroxy-2-ethylpropionic acid
- 2-ethyl-hydracrylic acid
- beta-Hydroxy-alpha-ethylpropionic acid
- 2-(hydroxymethyl)-Butyric acid
- 3-hydroxy-2-ethylpropanoic acid
- 2-ethyl-3-hydroxy-propionic acid
- 2-(Hydroxymethyl)butyrate
- 3-hydroxy-2-ethylpropanoate
- 3-Hydroxy-2-ethylpropionate
- b-Hydroxy-a-ethylpropionate
- 2-(hydroxymethyl)-Butyrate
- 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxypropionate
- 2-(hydroxymethyl)butanoicacid
- (RS)-2-ethylhydracrylic acid
- b-Hydroxy-a-ethylpropionic acid
- beta-Hydroxy-alpha-ethylpropionate
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.
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Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 118.13 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 118.063 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 0.09calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 57.53 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 3calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 8calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.8calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 1calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Industries and functions
Roles
- animal metabolite
- eukaryotic metabolite
- human metabolite
- mammalian metabolite
- metabolite
Regulatory status
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HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxypropionic acid is traded under.
Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…
- Germany11.7%
- South Korea9.8%
- Italy9.6%
* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.
The HS code shown for 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxypropionic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
Related chemicals
Parent and salt forms, stereoisomers, similar structures and isomers
Salt and hydrate forms
Records that share this compound as their parent
Stereoisomers and isotopic forms
Same connectivity, different stereochemistry or isotopes (same InChIKey skeleton)
Similar structures
Nearest neighbours by Morgan fingerprint Tanimoto similarity
Same formula isomers
Different compounds that share this molecular formula
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