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3-Hydroxybutyric acid

3-Hydroxybutyric acid chemical structure
CAS Number300-85-6
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight104.10 g/mol

What is 3-Hydroxybutyric acid?

3-Hydroxybutyric acid is a chemical compound with CAS number 300-85-6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

3-Hydroxybutyric acid was used in enantioselective synthesis of D-(-)-3-hydroxybutyric acid by Escherichia coli1.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH(OH)CH2COOH

Molecular Weight

104.10 g/mol

Assay/Purity

95%

Boiling Point

118-120 °C/2 mmHg(lit.)

Density

1.126 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

ethanol: soluble50 mg/mL, clear

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

206-099-9

WGK Germany

3

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