Methyl (S)-(+)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionate is an intermediate used to prepare alkoxy- or alkylamino-substituted isoindolinones as inhibitors of the MDM2-p53 protein-protein interaction. It is also used in the synthesis of aliskiren (46, CGP060536B, SPP100), a highly potent, selective inhibitor of renin used for the treatment of hypertension. Molecular Formula: C5H10O3 Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) Molecular Weight: 118.13