2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid is the organic compound with the formula (CH3)2C(OH)CO2H. A white solid, it is classified as an hydroxycarboxylic acid. It has been considered as a naturally occurring precursor to polyesters. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid, revision 1379972812.

Property

Value

Formula

C4H8O3, 104.10 g/mol

Melting point

82.5 °C

Boiling point

212 °C

Density

1.23 g/cm³

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