(R) -2-Hydroxybutanoic acid (sodium)
(R) -2-Hydroxybutanoic acid ((R) -α-Hydroxybutyric acid) sodium is the R-isomer of 2-Hydroxybutyric acid , and can be used as an experimental control. 2-Hydroxybutyric acid is converted from 2-Aminobutyric acid, with 2-oxobutyric acid as an intermediate metabolite[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
2307465-23-0
Product Name Alternative
(R) -α-Hydroxybutyric acid (sodium)
UNSPSC
12352211
Target
Drug Isomer; Endogenous Metabolite
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Others
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/r-2-hydroxybutanoic-acid-sodium.html
Smiles
CC[C@@H](O)C(O[Na])=O
Molecular Formula
C4H7NaO3
Molecular Weight
126.09
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
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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