Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate

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Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate Structure
Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate structure
Common Name Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate
CAS Number 5405-41-4 Molecular Weight 132.158
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 175.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 64.4±0.0 °C

 Use of Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate


Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is a fragrance found in wine and Tribolium castaneum[1][2].

Summary: Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate (Chinese name: 3-羟基丁酸乙酯, CAS number: 5405-41-4, molecular formula: C6H12O3, molecular weight: 132.158) is a colorless, transparent liquid with a boiling point of 175.0±0.0 °C and a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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

Name ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate
Synonym More Synonyms

 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 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 175.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C6H12O3
Molecular Weight 132.158
Flash Point 64.4±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 132.078644
PSA 46.53000
LogP -0.02
Vapour Pressure 0.4±0.7 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.427
InChIKey OMSUIQOIVADKIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCOC(=O)CC(C)O

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;half-mask respirator (US);multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Hazard Codes Xn
Safety Phrases S24/25
RIDADR UN 2394
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2915600000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

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%

 Articles2

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

How do esters and dimethyl sulphide concentrations affect fruity aroma perception of red wine? Demonstration by dynamic sensory profile evaluation.

Food Chem. 194 , 196-200, (2015)

Our study focused on variations in wine aroma perception and molecular composition during tasting over a period of 30min. In parallel, dynamic analytical and sensory methods were applied to study chan...

A novel carbonyl reductase with anti-Prelog stereospecificity from Acetobacter sp. CCTCC M209061: purification and characterization.

PLoS ONE 9(4) , e94543, (2014)

A novel carbonyl reductase (AcCR) catalyzing the asymmetric reduction of ketones to enantiopure alcohols with anti-Prelog stereoselectivity was found in Acetobacter sp. CCTCC M209061 and enriched 27.5...

 Synonyms

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

Ethyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate
DL-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Ethyl Ester
Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
MFCD00004545
Ethyl DL-3-Hydroxybutyrate
UNII:52008C87PV
Butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
EINECS 226-456-2

 Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate | FAQ

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

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is 46.53000.
Q: What is the boiling point of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: Boiling point of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is 175.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the safety information for ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: Safety information for ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate: S24/25.
Q: What are the downstream products of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate: 141-97-9;24534-93-8;27846-49-7;300-85-6;56816-01-4;625-72-9;24915-95-5;626-51-7;5832-70-2;7425-49-2.
Q: What is the molecular formula of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: Molecular formula of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is C6H12O3.
Q: What is the molecular weight of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: Molecular weight of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is 132.158.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: SMILES notation of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is CCOC(=O)CC(C)O.
Q: What English synonyms does ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate have?
A: English synonyms of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate: Ethyl 3-hydroxybutanoate, Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate, DL-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Ethyl Ester, Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, MFCD00004545, Ethyl DL-3-Hydroxybutyrate, UNII:52008C87PV, Butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, EINECS 226-456-2.
Q: What are the upstream materials of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate: 141-97-9;75-07-0;141-78-6;19780-35-9;64-17-5;105-45-3;71-36-3;591-60-6;1438390-64-7.
Q: What is the CAS number of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate?
A: CAS number of ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate is 5405-41-4.

 Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyratefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Zhongshan Xingrui Chemical Co. , Ltd.
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