CAS 1518-62-3

2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic acid

Description:

2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic acid, with the CAS number 1518-62-3, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of two hydroxyl (-OH) groups and a carboxylic acid (-COOH) functional group. This compound is a dihydroxy derivative of butanoic acid, which means it has a four-carbon backbone with hydroxyl groups located at the second and fourth carbon positions. It is typically a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water due to its polar functional groups. The presence of hydroxyl groups contributes to its ability to form hydrogen bonds, influencing its reactivity and interactions with other molecules. 2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic acid can participate in various chemical reactions, including esterification and oxidation, making it of interest in biochemical and synthetic applications. Additionally, it may have potential roles in metabolic pathways or as a building block in organic synthesis. Its safety and handling should be approached with standard laboratory precautions, as with many organic acids.

Formula: C₄H₈O₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O4/c5-2-1-3(6)4(7)8/h3,5-6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)

InChI key: InChIKey=UFYGCFHQAXXBCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CCO)(C(O)=O)O

Synonyms:

• 2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid
• 2,4-Dihydroxybutyric acid
• 3-Deoxytetronic acid
• Butanoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-
• Butyric acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-

2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic acid

CAS: 1518-62-3

Formula: C₄H₈O₄

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 120.1039

Ref: IN-DA0032ZK

(R)-2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid Lithium Salt

Controlled Product

CAS: 1518-62-3

Formula: C₄H₇LiO₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 126.037

Ref: TR-D329355

(S)-2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid Lithium Salt

Controlled Product

CAS: 1518-62-3

Formula: C₄H₇LiO₄

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 126.037

Ref: TR-D329350

2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic acid

CAS: 1518-62-3

2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic acid is typically not found in extracts of normal human urine and is present only in trace amounts in newborns, while cases of succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency consistently exhibit elevated levels of this metabolite.

Formula: C₄H₈O₄

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 120.10

Ref: TM-T201260