3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid

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IUPACName=3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid
OtherNames=3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
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PubChem=89
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Formula=C₄H₈O₃
MolarMass=104.10 g/mol
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3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid (or 3-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid) is an intermediate in the metabolism of valine.

ee also

* 3-hydroxyisobutyrate dehydrogenase