Description

Ethyl 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate is a versatile ester compound valued for its role as a high-purity intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an ester and a tertiary alcohol group, makes it a valuable building block for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or plasticizer component in the manufacture of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor or solvent in the creation of specific ester-based flavor and fragrance compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for esterification reactions and as a protected form of hydroxyisobutyric acid.
• Electrolyte Solvent: Investigated for use as a component in advanced battery electrolyte formulations due to its ester properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate
CAS No.	80-55-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12O3
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoate; 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Hydroxyisobutyrate; Ethyl 2-Methyl-2-hydroxypropionate; Ethyl 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate; Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionate; Hydroxyisobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; 80-55-7
EINECS	201-290-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Hydroxyisobutyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Density (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.