3-Hydroxypropanoic acid - 30% solution in water

CAS: 503-66-2

Ref. 3D-FH31242

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxypropanoic acid - 30% solution in water
• Synonyms: 2-Deoxyglyceric acid, 3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid, 3-Hydroxypropionsaure, Acide 3-Hydroxypropionique, Acido 3-Hidroxipropionico, Ethylenelactic acid, Hydracrylic Acid, Propanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, β-Hydroxypropionic acid, β-Lactic acid

Description

3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is a fatty acid with a hydroxyl group. It can be found in synthetic pathways that produce glycerol, and is an intermediate in the production of antimicrobial peptides. 3-Hydroxypropanoic acid has been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in vitro assays. This compound also inhibits the activity of enzymes such as malonic acid decarboxylase, which catalyzes the conversion of malonic acid to succinic acid. 3-Hydroxypropanoic acid is used as a model system for congestive heart failure because it has been shown to mimic some aspects of this condition by inhibiting mitochondrial function. The reaction mechanism involves inhibition of oxidative phosphorylation, leading to an accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reduced ATP production.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 90.08 g/mol
• Formula: C₃H₆O₃
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c4-2-1-3(5)6/h4H,1-2H2,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: InChIKey=ALRHLSYJTWAHJZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)CCO