Product Information
Name:
rac-3-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid
Synonyms:
- (±)-3-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid
- rac-β-Hydroxyheptanoic Acid
- 3-Hydroxyheptanoic acid, 95 %
- Heptanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-
- β-Hydroxyheptanoic acid
Description:
Applications rac-3-Hydroxyheptanoic acid is used as a reagent to synthesize β-hydroxy acid derivatives. ac-3-Hydroxyheptanoic acid is also found in milk, where it resulted as a product of degradation or fatty acid synthesis.
References Curran, D., et al.: J. Org. Chem., 49, 3474 (1984); Parks, O.: J. Dairy Sci., 60, 718 (1977)
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Brand:
TRC
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:
146.18
Formula:
C7H14O3
Color/Form:
Off-White Low Melting Solid
InChI:
InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-2-3-4-6(8)5-7(9)10/h6,8H,2-5H2,1H3,(H,9,10)
InChI key:
InChIKey=OXSSIXNFGTZQMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:
CCCCC(O)CC(=O)O
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