2-Hydroxybutyric acid
2-Hydroxybutyric acid (α-Hydroxybutyric acid) is an organic acid metabolite involved in protein catabolism. It serves as a significant biomarker in metabolic research, particularly for studies on type 2 diabetes and pre-eclampsia, and is utilized in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
600-15-7
Product Name Alternative
EndogenousMetabolite, Endogenous Metabolite, Compound T4322, Compound T-4322, Compound T 4322, α-Hydroxybutyric acid
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
97.01% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (19.21 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (480.31 mM)
Smiles
CCC (O) C (O) =O
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
104.1
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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