InstrumentPegasus HT system (Leco Corporation, St Joseph, USA) coupled with an Agilent 6890N gas chromatography
Expression FC1.020
Chemical FormulaC4H8O3
Average Molecular Weight
CAS Registry Number2068-83-9
Biological Properties
Description3-hydroxyisobutyric acid is a 4-carbon, branched hydroxy fatty acid and intermediate in the metabolism of valine. It derives from a propionic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-hydroxyisobutyrate.