3-Hydroxypivalic acid

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₅H₁₀O₃
CAS Number	4835-90-9

FC-0801795

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	3-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid
SMILES	CC(C)(CO)C(=O)O
InChI Key	RDFQSFOGKVZWKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-5(2,3-6)4(7)8/h6H,3H2,1-2H3,(H,7,8)

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	242.8±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	−16 °C(lit.)
Flash Point	114.9±19.1 °C
Density	1.1±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

114.9±19.1 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.