(±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid

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(±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid Structure
(±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid structure
Common Name (±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid
CAS Number 600-15-7 Molecular Weight 104.104
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 238.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C4H8O3 Melting Point 44ºC
MSDS N/A Flash Point 112.2±16.3 °C

 Use of (±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid


2-Hydroxybutyric acid (α-Hydroxybutyric acid ) is converted from 2-Aminobutyric acid, with 2-oxobutyric acid as an intermediate metabolite[1].

 Names

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Name 2-hydroxybutyric acid
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 (±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid Biological Activity

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Description 2-Hydroxybutyric acid (α-Hydroxybutyric acid ) is converted from 2-Aminobutyric acid, with 2-oxobutyric acid as an intermediate metabolite[1].
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References

[1]. Landaas S, et al. The formation of 2-hydroxybutyric acid in experimental animals. Clin Chim Acta. 1975 Jan 6;58(1):23-32.

 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 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 238.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 44ºC
Molecular Formula C4H8O3
Molecular Weight 104.104
Flash Point 112.2±16.3 °C
Exact Mass 104.047340
PSA 57.53000
LogP -0.17
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.455
Storage condition 2-8°C

 MSDS

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 Safety Information

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Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases 26-36/37/39
HS Code 2918199090

 Synthetic Route

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 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.

2-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid
α-Hydroxybutanoic acid
Hydroxybutyric acid
a-Hydroxybutanoic acid
2-Hydroxybutanoic acid
hydroxysuccinic acid
UNII:O0ADR0I4H5
a-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid
(RS)-2-Hydroxybutyric acid
2-hydroxybutane-1,4-dioic acid
DL-α-Hydroxybutyric acid
2-hydroxy-DL-Butyric acid
a-Hydroxybutyric acid
DL-2-Hydroxybutanoic acid
DL-a-Hydroxybutyric acid
DL-2-Hydroxybutyric Acid  2-hydroxysuccinic acid

 (±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid | FAQ

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

Q: What is the safety information for 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Safety information for 2-hydroxybutyric acid: 26-36/37/39.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-hydroxybutyric acid: 600-18-0;5094-24-6;125582-95-8;80-58-0;339-71-9;110-94-1;19444-86-1;123-72-8;5077-67-8;4170-24-5.
Q: What is the melting point of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Melting point of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 44ºC.
Q: What is the English name of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: The English name of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 2-hydroxybutyric acid.
Q: What are the uses of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Main uses of 2-hydroxybutyric acid: 2-Hydroxybutyric acid (α-Hydroxybutyric acid ) is converted from 2-Aminobutyric acid, with 2-oxobutyric acid as an intermediate metabolite[1].
Q: What are the downstream products of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 2-hydroxybutyric acid: 3347-90-8;19947-43-4;29674-47-3;52089-54-0;600-18-0;20016-85-7;132513-51-0;107-92-6;4857-00-5;64165-18-0.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 57.53000.
Q: What is the LogP of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: LogP of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is -0.17.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: Molecular weight of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 104.104.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-hydroxybutyric acid?
A: CAS number of 2-hydroxybutyric acid is 600-15-7.

 (±)-2-hydroxybutyric acidfactory

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