(S) -3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
(S) -3-Hydroxybutyric acid is a normal human metabolite that has been found elevated in geriatric patients remitting from depression. 3-hydroxybutyric acid is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA in humans, and can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
6168-83-8
Product Name Alternative
(S) -β-Hydroxybutanoic acid | L- (+) -3-Hydroxybutyric acid | L-β-Hydroxybutyric acid
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
In Vitro: H2O : 100 mg/mL (960.61 mM)
Smiles
C[C@H] (O) CC (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
104.105
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
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