(R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid

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(R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid Structure
(R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid structure
Common Name (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
CAS Number 625-72-9 Molecular Weight 104.10500
Density 1.195 g/cm3 Boiling Point 269.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C4H8O3 Melting Point 49-50ºC(lit.)
MSDS USA Flash Point 112ºC

 Use of (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid


(R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a metabolite, and converted from acetoacetic acid catalyzed by 3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase.

Summary: (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid, also known as (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid, with CAS number 625-72-9, has a molecular formula of C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.10500. It appears as a white crystal, with a melting point of 49-50°C and a boiling point of 269.2°C. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

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Name (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid
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 (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid Biological Activity

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Description (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a metabolite, and converted from acetoacetic acid catalyzed by 3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase.
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Human Endogenous Metabolite

In Vitro (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid (D-3-Hydroxybutyric acid) is a metabolite, and converted from acetoacetic acid. Enhanced hepatic fatty acid oxidation results in the increased production of acetoacetic acid which is in turn converted to (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid by a reaction catalyzed by 3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase[1].
References

[1]. Ide T. Enzymatic-HPLC method to analyze D-3-hydroxybutyric acid in rat serum. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(8):1578-82.

 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 1.195 g/cm3
Boiling Point 269.2ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 49-50ºC(lit.)
Molecular Formula C4H8O3
Molecular Weight 104.10500
Flash Point 112ºC
Exact Mass 104.04700
PSA 57.53000
Index of Refraction 1.455
InChIKey WHBMMWSBFZVSSR-GSVOUGTGSA-N
SMILES CC(O)CC(=O)O

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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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
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%

 Articles43

More Articles

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Use of high-resolution proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy for rapid multi-component analysis of urine.

Clin. Chem. 30(3) , 426-32, (1984)

Numerous low-Mr metabolites--including creatinine, citrate, hippurate, glucose, ketone bodies, and various amino acids--have been identified in 400- and 500-MHz proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H N...

1,5-anhydroglucitol and postprandial hyperglycemia as measured by continuous glucose monitoring system in moderately controlled patients with diabetes.

Diabetes Care 29(6) , 1214-9, (2006)

Postprandial hyperglycemia is often inadequately assessed in diabetes management. Serum 1,5-anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG) drops as serum glucose rises above the renal threshold for glucose and has been pro...

Can serum beta-hydroxybutyrate be used to diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis?

Diabetes Care 31(4) , 643-7, (2008)

Current criteria for the diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) are limited by their nonspecificity (serum bicarbonate [HCO(3)] and pH) and qualitative nature (the presence of ketonemia/ketonuria). ...

 (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acidBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Luminescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: mu-type opioid receptor isoform MOR-1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: OPRM1-OPRD1_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: QFRET-based biochemical primary high throughput screening assay to identify exosite i...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain-containing protein 17 preproprotein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: ADAM17_INH_QFRET_1536_1X%INH PRUN
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_AG_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: uHTS identification of small molecule activators of the adaptive arm of the Unfolded ...
Source: Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics
Target: N/A
External Id: BCCG-A405-UPR-XBP1-PrimaryAgonist-Assay
Name: Fluorescence polarization to screen for inhibitor that competite the binding of FadD2...
Source: Broad Institute
Target: FATTY-ACID-CoA LIGASE FADD28 (FATTY-ACID-CoA SYNTHETASE)
External Id: 2147-01_Inhibitor_SinglePoint_HTS_Activity
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify pos...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_PAM_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence polarization-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=Sialate O-acetylesterase; AltName: Full=H-Lse; AltName: Full=Sialic acid-specific 9-O-acetylesterase; Flags: Precursor [Homo sapiens]
External Id: SIAE_INH_FP_1536_1X%INH PRUN
Name: Absorbance-based primary biochemical high throughput screening assay to identify acti...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: caspase-3 preproprotein [Homo sapiens]
External Id: PROCASPASE3_ACT_EPIABS_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: uHTS identification of small molecule modulators of NR3A
Source: Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics
Target: N/A
External Id: SBCCG-A1015-NR3A-Primary-Assay
Name: uHTS identification of small molecule modulators of Rev-erb Alpha.
Source: Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics
Target: N/A
External Id: SBCCG-A1016-RevErbaLBD-Primary-Assay
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 Synonyms

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

(R)-3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID
MFCD00066257
EINECS 210-909-6
D-3-Hydroxybutyric acid

 (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid | FAQ

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

Q: What are the uses of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Main uses of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid: (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a metabolite, and converted from acetoacetic acid catalyzed by 3-hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase.
Q: What is the molecular formula of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Molecular formula of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is C4H8O3.
Q: What English synonyms does (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid have?
A: English synonyms of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid: (R)-3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID, MFCD00066257, EINECS 210-909-6, D-3-Hydroxybutyric acid.
Q: What is the CAS number of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: CAS number of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is 625-72-9.
Q: What is the InChIKey of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: InChIKey of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is WHBMMWSBFZVSSR-GSVOUGTGSA-N.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is 57.53000.
Q: What is the English name of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: The English name of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid.
Q: What is the molecular weight of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Molecular weight of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is 104.10500.
Q: What is the melting point of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Melting point of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid is 49-50ºC(lit.).
Q: What are the downstream products of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of (R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid: 3976-69-0;17299-07-9;3724-65-0;7732-18-5;25139-77-9;2935-44-6;541-50-4;107-93-7;77383-04-1;85029-09-0.

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