DL-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid, PurReagent, >=99.0%
PurReagent
Synonym: (±)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
Linear Formula:
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight: 104.10 g/mol
CAS Number: 300-85-6
Properties
| Assay Purity | >=99% |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.443 |
| B pt. | 118-120 °C/2 mmHg |
| Density | 1.126 g/mL at 25 °C |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| Hazard Statement(s) | H314 |
| Precautionary Statement | P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29181990 |
| Flash point | 112 °C |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials |
| UN Number | 3265 |
Description
Application
It is used as an organic building block in chemical synthesis in the preparation of biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) materials and in biochemical research. It may also be used in analytical studies to measure -hydroxybutyrate levels in biological samples.
Purpose
It is used in scientific research and laboratory studies to investigate ketone body metabolism energy production and metabolic processes. It can also serve as a reference compound in analytical testing.
General Description
DL-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid also known as 3-hydroxybutyric acid is an organic compound and a mixture of two stereoisomers. It is related to beta-hydroxybutyrate a ketone body produced during the breakdown of fats for energy.
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