2-METHYLLACTIC ACID
UNII DMW250U2HF

Substance Identification & Data

This profile provides standardized clinical and technical data for 2-methyllactic Acid, uniquely identified by the FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) DMW250U2HF.

Technical mappings include the Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number 594-61-6 and the RxNorm Concept ID (RxCUI) N/A. Explore the sections below for detailed nomenclature and a complete directory of NDC-listed products containing this ingredient.

FDA UNII Code
DMW250U2HF
CAS Registry Number
594-61-6
RxNorm Concept ID
N/A

Detailed Substance Profile

Preferred Name
2-METHYLLACTIC ACID
Official standardized name for this substance within the FDA UNII nomenclature system.
InChIKey
C4H8O3
International Chemical Identifier digital signature for unique molecular identification.
SMILES String
BWLBGMIXKSTLSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Line notation for describing the chemical structure and connectivity of atoms.
PubChem CID
Unique identification number in the NCBI database of chemical substances.
Substance Type
chemical
ISO 11238 classification category (e.g., Chemical, Polymer, Protein).
Ingredient Role
C(C(O)=O)(C)(C)O

Synonyms and Nomenclature

This section provides a complete list of nomenclature and identifier mappings for 2-methyllactic Acid. Identifiers are organized into official regulatory terms, commercial trade names, and technical systematic synonyms used to ensure accurate identification across clinical pharmaceutical databases, regulatory filings, and electronic health records.

FDA Official Name

METHYL LACTIC ACID

Common Names & Synonyms

.ALPHA.-HYDROXYISOBUTANOIC ACID
ACETONIC ACID
ISOBUTYRIC ACID, .ALPHA.-HYDROXY-
LACTIC ACID, 2-METHYL-
PROPANOIC ACID, 2-HYDROXY-2-METHYL-

Systematic Nomenclature

.ALPHA.-HYDROXY-.ALPHA.-METHYLPROPANOIC ACID
.ALPHA.-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID
2-HYDROXY-2-METHYLPROPANOIC ACID
2-HYDROXYISOBUTYRIC ACID
2-METHYLLACTIC ACID
HYDROXYDIMETHYLACETIC ACID

Technical Codes

NSC-402158
NSC-4505