Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL14151.06
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112.00
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS3976-69-0
IUPAC Namemethyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular FormulaC5H10O3
InChI KeyLDLDJEAVRNAEBW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCOC(=O)CC(C)O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Optical Rotation-49.0 ± 2.0? (C=1.3 in chloroform)
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Refractive Index1.4195-1.4235 @ 20?C
FormLiquid
Can undergo aldol-type reactions with aldehydes with either syn- or anti-selectivity according to the conditions, for use in the synthesis of chiral β-lactams.

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Applications
Can undergo aldol-type reactions with aldehydes with either syn- or anti-selectivity according to the conditions, for use in the synthesis of chiral ß-lactams.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Xiao-Hong Chen; Ping Wei; Xiao-Ting Wang; Min-Hua Zong; Wen-Yong Lou. A novel carbonyl reductase with anti-Prelog stereospecificity from Acetobacter sp. CCTCC M209061: purification and characterization. PLoS ONE. 2014, 9, (4), e94543.
  2. Bezhan Chankvetadze; Mayuko Saito; Eiji Yashima and Yoshio Okamoto. Enantioseparation of atropisomeric 1,1'-binaphthyl-2,2'-diyl hydrogen phosphate in capillary electrophoresis by using di- and oligosaccharides as chiral selectors: di- and oligosaccharide chiral selectors in capillary electrophoresis. Chirality. 1998, 10, (1-2), 134-139.
  3. For use in the synthesis of chiral ß-lactams, see: J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1376 (1988).
  4. Can undergo aldol-type reactions with aldehydes with either syn- or anti-selectivity according to the conditions: Chem. Lett., 1931 (1990).