(R) -2-Hydroxybutanoic acid
(R) -2-Hydroxybutanoic acid is the isomer of 2-Hydroxybutyric acid (HY-113381), and can be used as an experimental control. 2-Hydroxybutyric acid (α-Hydroxybutyric acid) is converted from 2-Aminobutyric acid, with 2-oxobutyric acid as an intermediate metabolite[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[20016-85-7]
Product Name Alternative
(R) -α-Hydroxybutyric acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315, H318, H335
Target
Drug Isomer
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Others
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/r-2-hydroxybutanoic-acid.html
Purity
99.87
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 200 mg/mL
Smiles
CC[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
104.10
Precautions
H315, H318, H335
References & Citations
[1]Landaas S, et al. The formation of 2-hydroxybutyric acid in experimental animals. Clin Chim Acta. 1975 Jan 6;58 (1) :23-32.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
Available Sizes
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