3-Hydroxyvaleric acid

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3-Hydroxyvaleric acid Structure
3-Hydroxyvaleric acid structure
Common Name 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid
CAS Number 10237-77-1 Molecular Weight 118.13100
Density 1.14g/cm3 Boiling Point 253.3ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H10O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 121.2ºC

 Use of 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid


3-Hydroxyvaleric acid is a 5-carbon ketone body. 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid is anaplerotic, meaning it can refill the pool of TCA cycle intermediates.

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 3-hydroxypentanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid Biological Activity

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Description 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid is a 5-carbon ketone body. 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid is anaplerotic, meaning it can refill the pool of TCA cycle intermediates.
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Target

Human Endogenous Metabolite

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.14g/cm3
Boiling Point 253.3ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H10O3
Molecular Weight 118.13100
Flash Point 121.2ºC
Exact Mass 118.06300
PSA 57.53000
LogP 0.23200
Vapour Pressure 0.00285mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.458
InChIKey REKYPYSUBKSCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCC(O)CC(=O)O
Storage condition 2-8℃

 Safety Information

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HS Code 2918199090

 Customs

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HS Code 2918199090
Summary 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

3-hydroxy valeric acid
3-Hydroxyvalerate
rac-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid

 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular weight of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: Molecular weight of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is 118.13100.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is 57.53000.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: InChIKey of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is REKYPYSUBKSCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the LogP of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: LogP of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is 0.23200.
Q: What English synonyms does 3-hydroxypentanoic acid have?
A: English synonyms of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid: 3-hydroxy valeric acid, 3-Hydroxyvalerate, rac-3-Hydroxypentanoic Acid.
Q: What are the uses of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: Main uses of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid: 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid is a 5-carbon ketone body. 3-Hydroxyvaleric acid is anaplerotic, meaning it can refill the pool of TCA cycle intermediates.
Q: What is the CAS number of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: CAS number of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is 10237-77-1.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is CCC(O)CC(=O)O.
Q: What is the English name of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: The English name of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is 3-hydroxypentanoic acid.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid?
A: Molecular formula of 3-hydroxypentanoic acid is C5H10O3.

 3-Hydroxyvaleric acidfactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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