Molecular Formula | C4H8O3 |
Molar Mass | 104.1 |
Density | 1.195±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 45-48 °C |
Boling Point | 269.2±0.0 °C(Predicted) |
BRN | 1720567 |
pKa | 4.36±0.10(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Bioactivity (S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a normal human metabolite that is elevated in elderly patients with depression. In humans,(S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is synthesized by acetyl-CoA in the liver and can be used by the brain as an energy source when blood sugar is low. |
Use | Uses (S)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is a useful chemical substance for the preparation of dideoxymycobacterium nitrile (DDM). |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 3-10 |
Raw Materials | (R)-(-)-3-HYDROXYBUTYRONITRILE 3-HYDROXYBUTYRONITRILE (S)-(+)-3-HYDROXYBUTYRONITRILE (R)-3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID |
Downstream Products | Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate |
Human Endogenous Metabolite
specific rotation | 25 ° (C=6% IN H2O) |
optical rotation (optical activity) | [α]20/D +25±1°, c = 6% in H2O |