3-Hydroxypentanoic acid

CAS: 10237-77-1

Ref. 3D-FH46040

Product Information

• Name: 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid is a fatty acid that is synthesized by the bacterial strain Corynebacterium glutamicum. The optimum concentration of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid for growth ranges from 0.1 to 0.5 M, although cultures can grow with concentrations as high as 1M. 3-Hydroxypentanoic acid is toxic to cells at concentrations higher than 5 M and has been shown to have cytotoxic effects on mammalian cells at concentrations greater than 10 M. This compound inhibits the growth of wild-type strains of bacteria but not mutants, suggesting that it may inhibit protein synthesis or cell division in bacteria. The exact mechanism of action remains unknown, but it may be due to a disruption in calcium homeostasis in the cytosol or an effect on membrane integrity.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 118.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₁₀O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid