D,L-2-hydroxybutyric acid sodium salt, CAS No. 5094-24-6

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5094-24-6

Catalog No. EBD539804

CAS 5094-24-6

Name D,L-2-hydroxybutyric acid sodium salt

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Basic Information

Synonyms: sodium(DL)-±-hydroxy-n-butyrate (RS)-2-Hydroxybutyricacid 2-Hydroxybutanoicacid 2-Hydroxybutans?ure 2-hydroxy-DL-Butyricacid 2-Hydroxy-n-butyricacid Acide2-hydroxybutano?que a-Hydroxybutanoicacid a-Hydroxybutyricacid a-Hydroxy-n-butyricacid alpha-Hydroxybutanoicacid (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate (2R)-2-hydroxybutanoate DL-2-HYDROXYBUTYRICACIDSODIUMSALT DL-2-HYDROXY-N-BUTYRICACIDSODIUMSALT (+/-)-2-HYDROXYBUTANOICACIDSODIUMSALT SODIUMDL-2-HYDROXY-N-BUTYRATE sodiumDL-2-hydroxybutyrate Dicain D,L-2-hydroxybutyricacidsodiumsalt 2-hydroxybutanoicacid,sodiumsalt sodiumDL-2-hydroxybutanoate sodium2-hydroxobutanoate sodium2-hydroxybutanoate sodium2-hydroxybutyrate

Molecular Formula: C4H7NaO3

Molecular Weight: 126.09

MDL Number: MFCD00004565

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

Product Description:

DL-2-Hydroxybutyric acid sodium salt is the sodium salt of the racemic mixture of 2-hydroxybutyric acid. It is a chiral α-hydroxy acid derivative, structurally related to amino acids and other biologically relevant hydroxy acids. The compound exists as a white to off-white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. This compound serves as a key biochemical intermediate and research tool. It is primarily used in metabolic studies, particularly in the investigation of ketone body metabolism and disorders related to organic acidurias. 2-Hydroxybutyrate is recognized as an early marker for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, making its salts valuable as reference standards or reagents in clinical diagnostics and metabolic research. In synthetic chemistry, it functions as a chiral building block for the preparation of more complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, leveraging its α-hydroxy acid functionality. As a biochemical reagent, it requires storage under cool, dry conditions. Standard laboratory safety practices should be followed when handling, including the use of personal protective equipment to avoid inhalation or contact with skin and eyes.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 133-135 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 238.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 112.2 °C