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3-Hydroxybutyric acid

Synonym(s):(±)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid;DL-β-Hydroxybutyric acid

  • CAS NO.:625-71-8
  • Empirical Formula: C4H8O3
  • Molecular Weight: 104.1
  • MDL number: MFCD00004546
  • EINECS: 206-099-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-09-01 16:14:28
3-Hydroxybutyric acid Structural

What is 3-Hydroxybutyric acid?

The Uses of 3-Hydroxybutyric acid

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

Definition

ChEBI: 3-hydroxybutyric acid is a straight-chain 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid comprising a butyric acid core with a single hydroxy substituent in the 3- position; a ketone body whose levels are raised during ketosis, used as an energy source by the brain during fasting in humans. Also used to synthesise biodegradable plastics. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a 3-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid, a hydroxybutyric acid and an (omega-1)-hydroxy fatty acid. It is functionally related to a butyric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-hydroxybutyrate.

General Description

3-Hydroxybutyric acid 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. It is an important intermediate for the fine chemical industry.

Properties of 3-Hydroxybutyric acid

Melting point: 49°C
Boiling point: 118-120 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.126 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.443(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  2-8°C
pka 4.70(at 25℃)
CAS DataBase Reference 625-71-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-(625-71-8)

Safety information for 3-Hydroxybutyric acid

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P405:Store locked up.

Computed Descriptors for 3-Hydroxybutyric acid

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