Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate

CAS: 5405-41-4

Ref. 3D-FE52505

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate
• Synonyms: 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Ethyl Ester, (±)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid ethyl ester, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid ethyl ester, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid ethylester, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</smallcap><smallcap>L</span>-3-Hydroxy-n-butyrate ethyl ester, Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, Butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, Butyric acid, β-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, Ethyl (±)-3-hydroxybutanoate, Ethyl <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-3-hydroxybutyrate, Ethyl β-hydroxybutyrate, NSC 42916, NSC 8115, ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxybutanoate, Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate

Description

Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is an ester of the fatty acid, ethyl ester. It can be synthesized by reacting ethyl chloride with a high-resistance calcium carbonate as the starting material. This reaction can be carried out in a wide range of solvents, but it is optimal in chlorinated hydrocarbons and fluorinated hydrocarbons. The optimum temperature for this reaction is between 50 and 60 degrees Celsius. The yield of this reaction can be improved by optimizing the conditions such as the reaction vessel, process optimization, and reaction yield.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 132.16 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%