Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate

Synonym(s):Ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxybutanoate

CAS NO.：56816-01-4
Empirical Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16
MDL number: MFCD00066206
EINECS: 260-393-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:36

What is Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate?

Description

Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate is a chiral building block for the preparation of bioactive compounds such as pheromones and carbapenem antibiotics.

Chemical properties

clear colorless liquid

The Uses of Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate

Ethyl (S)-3-Hydroxybutyrate is a product of reductions of keto esters with Baker''s yeast in organic solvents.

The Uses of Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate

Ethyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate is used for synthesis of optically active products, used as medical and organic intermediates, an important amino protective agents, pharmaceuticals and synthetic organic makes intermediates, organic synthesis used to introduce t-Boc protect gene.

The Uses of Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate

Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate may be used in the preparation of 3-(1′-hydroxyethyl)-2-azetidinones.

What are the applications of Application

Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate may be used in the preparation of 3-(1′-hydroxyethyl)-2-azetidinones.

General Description

Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate is a chiral building block for the preparation of bioactive compounds such as pheromones and carbapenem antibiotics.

Properties of Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate

Boiling point:	180-182 °C (lit.)
alpha	43 º (C=1, CHLOROFORM)
Density	1.012 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.421(lit.)
Flash point:	148 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Soluble in chloroform
form	Liquid
pka	14.45±0.20(Predicted)
color	Colorless to Yellow
optical activity	[α]20/D +43°, c = 1 in chloroform
BRN	2347951
CAS DataBase Reference	56816-01-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Ethyl (S)-3-hydroxybutyrate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.