2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA)

CAS Number498-36-2
Molecular FormulaC6H12O3
Molecular Weight132.16
InChI KeyLVRFTAZAXQPQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP0.9
Synonyms
  • 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
  • 498-36-2
  • 2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
  • DL-leucic acid
  • 2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
  • Leucic acid
  • alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
  • leucinic acid
  • 2-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-PENTANOIC ACID
  • Pentanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-
  • DL-2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
  • d-alpha-hydroxyisocaproic acid
  • DL-alpha-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
  • 10303-64-7
  • DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylvaleric acid
  • 2-hydroxyisohexanoic acid
  • CHEBI:59783
  • LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • MFCD00004246
  • 2-Hydroxyisocaproate
  • alpha-Hydroxyisocaproate
  • 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate
  • (+-)-Leucinic acid
  • Leucate
  • DL-Leucate
  • (2S)-2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-pentanoic acid
  • a-Hydroxyisocaproate
  • EINECS 207-860-8
  • EINECS 233-677-8
  • HICA
  • 2-Hydroxyisohexanoate
  • a-Hydroxy-iso-caproate
  • DL-a-Hydroxyisocaproate
  • PubChem22723
  • a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
  • DL-2-Hydroxyisocaproate
  • AC1L3OTG
  • alpha-Hydroxy-iso-caproate
  • a-Hydroxy-iso-caproic acid
  • bmse000338
  • DL-alpha-Hydroxyisocaproate
  • AC1Q1P3I
  • DL-a-Hydroxyisocaproic acid
  • 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-Valerate
  • SCHEMBL185354
  • alpha-Hydroxy-iso-caproic acid
  • 2-Hydroxyisocaproic acid, 99%
  • CHEMBL3247392
  • CTK8D8669
  • DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoate
  • KS-00000YQG
  • LVRFTAZAXQPQHI-UHFFFAOYSA-
  • 2-hydroxy-4-methyl-Valeric acid
  • 4-methyl-2-oxidanyl-pentanoic acid
  • 2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
  • #BBL003540
  • DL-2-Hydroxy-4-methylpentanoic acid
  • LMFA01050381

Applications:

HPLC Separation of β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric Acid and 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid on Primesep 100 Colimn

September 20, 2019

HPLC Separation of β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric Acid and 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid_1182

Both β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyric acid (HMB) and 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA) are metabolites of the
essential dietary branched chain amino acid leucine.

 

Condition

Column Primesep 100, 4.6×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase MeCN – 5%
Buffer H2SO4 – 0.05 %
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV, 210 nm

 

Description

Class of Compounds
Acid, Hydrophilic,  Ionizable, Normal human metabolite, Dietary supplement, Essential amino acid, Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)
Analyzing Compounds β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric (HMB), 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA)

 

Application Column

Primesep 100

The Primesep family of mixed-mode columns offers a wide variety of stationary phases, boasting unprecedented selectivity in the separation of a broad array of chemical compounds across multiple applications. Corresponding Primesep guard columns, available with all stationary phases, do not require holders. SIELC provides a method development service available to all customers. Inquire about our specially-tailored custom LC-phases for specific separations.

Select options
Application Analytes:
2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA)
β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric Acid (HMB)
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.

HPLC Separation of β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric Acid, 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid and Leucine on Primesep 100 Column

September 13, 2019

Both β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyric acid (HMB) and 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA) are metabolites of the
essential dietary branched chain amino acid leucine.

 

Condition

Column Primesep 100, 4.6×150 mm, 5 µm, 100A
Mobile Phase MeCN – 5%, 3 min hold, Gradient MeCN 5-30% 12 min
Buffer H2SO4 – 0.05 % 3 min hold, GradientH2SO4 0.05-3% 12 min
Flow Rate 1.0 ml/min
Detection UV, 210 nm

 

Description

Class of Compounds
Acid, Hydrophilic,  Ionizable, Normal human metabolite, Dietary supplement, Essential amino acid, Branched-chain amino acid (BCAA)
Analyzing Compounds β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric (HMB), 2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA), Leucine

 

Application Column

Primesep 100

The Primesep family of mixed-mode columns offers a wide variety of stationary phases, boasting unprecedented selectivity in the separation of a broad array of chemical compounds across multiple applications. Corresponding Primesep guard columns, available with all stationary phases, do not require holders. SIELC provides a method development service available to all customers. Inquire about our specially-tailored custom LC-phases for specific separations.

Select options
Application Analytes:
2-Hydroxyisocaproic Acid (HICA)
D-Leucine
Leucine
β‑Hydroxy-β-methylbutyric Acid (HMB)
SIELC Technologies usually develops more than one method for each compound. Therefore, this particular method may not be the best available method from our portfolio for your specific application. Before you decide to implement this method in your research, please send us an email to research@sielc.com so we can ensure you get optimal results for your compound/s of interest.