(S) -3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
(S) -3-Hydroxybutanoic acid, also known as L- (+) -3-Hydroxybutyric acid, is a physiological ketone body synthesized from acetyl-CoA. It serves as an alternative cerebral energy substrate during hypoglycemia and is a biomarker of interest in neurological and metabolic research, including studies on depression and aging.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
6168-83-8
Product Name Alternative
Beta-Hydroxybutanoic acid, b-Hydroxybutanoic acid, 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid, (S) 3 Hydroxybutanoic acid, (S) 3Hydroxybutanoic acid, (S) -β-Hydroxybutanoic acid, EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Human Endogenous Metabolite, Inhibitor, L-beta-Hydroxybutyric acid, L-b-Hydroxybutyric acid, L-3-Hydroxybutyric acid, L- (+) -3-Hydroxybutyric acid, inhibit, L-β-Hydroxybutyric acid, β-Hydroxybutanoic acid
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
≥98% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:49 mg/mL (470.7 mM)
Smiles
C[C@H] (O) CC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
104.1
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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