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

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Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberL19996.06
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS53562-86-0
IUPAC Namemethyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular FormulaC5H10O3
InChI KeyLDLDJEAVRNAEBW-UHFFFAOYNA-N
SMILESCOC(=O)CC(C)O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Refractive Index1.4200-1.4240 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)Clear, colorless
FormLiquid
Optical Rotation+48.5? ± 2? (c=1.3 in Chloroform)
Assay (GC)>97.5%
Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.

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Applications
Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases and acids.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Morikawa, T.; Ninomiya, K.; Takamori, Y.; Nishida, E.; Yasue, M.; Hayakawa, T.; Muraoka, O.; Li, X.; Nakamura, S.; Yoshikaw, M.; Matsuda, H. Oleanane-type triterpene saponins with collagen synthesis-promoting activity from the flowers of Bellis perennis. Phytochemistry 2015, 116, 203-212.
  2. Serra, S. Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Carotenoid-Derived flavors and Fragrances. Molecules 2015, 20 (7), 12817-12840.