Methyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate - ≥98%(GC) , CAS No.3976-69-0

CAS: 3976-69-0 Cat. No.: H124084 Molecular Weight: 118.13 Beilstein Registry Number: 3648161 EC Number: 223-610-0
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GRADE & PURITY ≥98%(GC)
Synonyms
Methyl(R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate | (r)-methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate | METHYL (-)-3-HYDROXYBUTANOATE | Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate | Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate, (R)-(-)- | (R)-Methyl 3-Hydroxybutanoate | AC7720 | FEMA NO. 4450, (-)- | Methyl 3-hydroxybutyra
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≥98%(GC) for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 0 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

Optically active starting material

Specifications

Synonyms
Methyl(R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate | (r)-methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate | METHYL (-)-3-HYDROXYBUTANOATE | Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate | Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate, (R)-(-)- | (R)-Methyl 3-Hydroxybutanoate | AC7720 | FEMA NO. 4450, (-)- | Methyl 3-hydroxybutyra
Specifications & Purity
≥98%(GC)
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥98%(GC)
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid504760874
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/504760874
Canonical SmilesCOC(=O)C[C@@H](C)O
IUPAC Namemethyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate
InChIKeyLDLDJEAVRNAEBW-SCSAIBSYSA-N
INCHI1S/C5H10O3/c1-4(6)3-5(7)8-2/h4,6H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m1/s1
Isomeric SMILES C[C@H](CC(=O)OC)O
WGK Germany 3
Molecular Weight 118.13
Beilstein 3648161
Reaxy-Rn 3648161
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=3648161&ln=

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic acids and derivatives
ClassHydroxy acids and derivatives
SubclassBeta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentBeta hydroxy acids and derivatives
Alternative Parents Fatty acid methyl esters  Methyl esters  Secondary alcohols  Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  Carbonyl compounds  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Beta-hydroxy acid - Fatty acid ester - Fatty acid methyl ester - Fatty acyl - Methyl ester - Carboxylic acid ester - Secondary alcohol - Carboxylic acid derivative - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta hydroxy acids and derivatives. These are compounds containing a carboxylic acid substituted with a hydroxyl group on the C3 carbon atom.
External Descriptors Not available
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17 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
K2129681Certificate of AnalysisSep 19, 2025 H124084
K2129684Certificate of AnalysisSep 19, 2025 H124084
E2410154Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2024 H124084
E2410155Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2024 H124084
E2410156Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2024 H124084
E2619202Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2024 H124084
E2410153Certificate of AnalysisApr 15, 2024 H124084
F2415122Certificate of AnalysisMar 30, 2024 H124084
F2415123Certificate of AnalysisMar 30, 2024 H124084
F2415125Certificate of AnalysisMar 30, 2024 H124084
K2323475Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2023 H124084
K2323082Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2023 H124084
K2323081Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2023 H124084
K2323080Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2023 H124084
I1515205Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2023 H124084
G1931118Certificate of AnalysisMay 08, 2023 H124084
J2215128Certificate of AnalysisDec 07, 2021 H124084

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water
Refractive Index1.421(lit.)
Specific Rotation[α]-21.0 to -24.0
Flash Point(°F)163.4 °F
Flash Point(°C)73°C(Lit.)
Boil Point(°C)75°C/15mmHg
Molecular Weight118.130 g/mol
XLogP3-0.200
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass118.063 Da
Monoisotopic Mass118.063 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area46.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity79.700
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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