(S)-2-Hydroxybutanoic acid, CAS No. 3347-90-8

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3347-90-8

Catalog No. EBD2202709

CAS 3347-90-8

Name (S)-2-Hydroxybutanoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (S)-2-Hydroxybutanoicacid (2S)-2-Hydroxybutanoicacid butanoicacid,2-hydroxy-,(2S)- (s)-2-hydroxybutyricacid

Molecular Formula: C4H8O3

Molecular Weight: 104.1

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Amino Acids and Derivatives Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters

Product Description:

(S)-2-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a chiral hydroxy acid with the molecular formula C4H8O3. It is the S-enantiomer of 2-hydroxybutyric acid, a compound structurally related to α-hydroxy acids and a metabolite in the human body, particularly associated with certain metabolic pathways. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its primary applications are in the synthesis of more complex chiral molecules, including potential drug candidates and fine chemicals, where its stereochemistry is crucial. It is also used in biochemical studies related to metabolism. As a specialty chemical, it is available for research and development purposes. Standard safety precautions for handling laboratory chemicals should be observed.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 50-54 °C

Boiling Point: 238.279 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 112.177 °C

Density: 1.196 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C