3-Hydroxybutyric acid (Standard)

3-Hydroxybutyric acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of 3-Hydroxybutyric acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 3-Hydroxybutyric acid (β-Hydroxybutyric acid) is a metabolite that is elevated in type I diabetes. 3-Hydroxybutyric acid can modulate the properties of membrane lipids[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[300-85-6]

Product Name Alternative

β-Hydroxybutyric acid (Standard)

UNSPSC

12352211

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; Reference Standards

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others

Field of Research

Metabolic Disease

Smiles

CC(O)CC(O)=O

Molecular Formula

C4H8O3

Molecular Weight

104.10

References & Citations

[1]Hsu TT, et al. 3-Hydroxybutyric acid interacts with lipid monolayers at concentrations that impair consciousness. Langmuir. 2013 Feb 12;29 (6) :1948-55.