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3-Hydroxybutyric acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 15493927
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5 g
25 g

Description

3-Hydroxybutyric acid is used in enantioselective synthesis of D-(-)-3-hydroxybutyric acid by escherichia coli. It forms films of random copolymer with (R)-3-hydroxypentanoic acid, (R)-3-hydroxyhexanoic acid, 4-hydroxybutyric acid, 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid and (S,S)-lactide by the melt-crystallized method.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
3-Hydroxybutyric acid is used in enantioselective synthesis of D-(-)-3-hydroxybutyric acid by escherichia coli. It forms films of random copolymer with (R)-3-hydroxypentanoic acid, (R)-3-hydroxyhexanoic acid, 4-hydroxybutyric acid, 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid and (S,S)-lactide by the melt-crystallized method.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol and ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with acids and bases.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 300-85-6
Molecular Formula C4H8O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 104.105
MDL Number MFCD00004546
InChI Key WHBMMWSBFZVSSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 3-hydroxybutyric acid, butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, dl-beta-hydroxybutyric acid, beta-hydroxybuttersaeure, 3 hba, 3-hydroxybuttersaeure, beta-hydroxy-n-butyric acid, 3 hydroxybutyrate, butyric acid, 3-hydroxy
PubChem CID 441
ChEBI CHEBI:20067
IUPAC Name 3-hydroxybutanoic acid
SMILES CC(CC(=O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 36°C to 39°C
Odor Odorless
Quantity 5 g
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Merck Index 14,4816
Solubility Information Miscible with water,alcohol and ether.
Formula Weight 104.1
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 3-Hydroxybutyric acid

Safety and Handling

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 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only

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