6168-83-8

6168-83-8 structure

Name: (S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
Chemical Name: (S)-3-hydroxybutyric acid
CAS Number: 6168-83-8
Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 104.10500
Catalog: Research Areas Others
Create Date: 2018-09-24 19:38:27
Modify Date: 2025-08-22 16:51:41
(S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a normal human metabolite, that has been found elevated in geriatric patients remitting from depression. In humans, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA, and can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low.

Name	(S)-3-hydroxybutyric acid
Synonyms	(3S)-3-hydroxybutanoic acid (S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid

Description	(S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a normal human metabolite, that has been found elevated in geriatric patients remitting from depression. In humans, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA, and can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low.
Related Catalog	Natural Products >> Acids and Aldehydes Research Areas >> Others
Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite

Symbol	GHS07
Signal Word	Warning
Hazard Statements	H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements	P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment	dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes	Xi: Irritant;
Risk Phrases	R36/37/38
Safety Phrases	26-36
RIDADR	NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany	3