3-Hydroxybutyric acid

CAS: 625-71-8

Ref. 3D-AAA62571

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxybutyric acid
• Synonyms: (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate, (±)-3-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid, (±)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid, (±)-β-Hydroxybutyric acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-3-Hydroxybutyric acid, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-β-Hydroxybutyric acid, Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, Butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-, DL-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid, NSC 3806, dl-B-hydroxybutyric acid, β-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid, β-Hydroxybutanoic acid

Description

3-Hydroxybutyric acid is an organic compound that is found in plants and animal tissues. It is a secondary metabolite of the plant-derived, phytochemical 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid. The chemical structure of 3-Hydroxybutyric acid is a carboxylic acid with a hydroxy group attached to the beta carbon atom. This compound has been used as analytical standards for HPLC, as well as a reference material for screening studies in research and development. 3-Hydroxybutyric acid can also be used as an alternative to L-3-hydroxybutyrate in animal feed formulation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 104.10 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%