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Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate, 98%

Catalog No. AAL1415114
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25 g

Description

CAS: 3976-69-0 | C5H10O3 | 118.132 g/mol

Can undergo aldol-type reactions with aldehydes with either syn- or anti-selectivity according to the conditions, for use in the synthesis of chiral β-lactams.

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Applications
Can undergo aldol-type reactions with aldehydes with either syn- or anti-selectivity according to the conditions, for use in the synthesis of chiral ß-lactams.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 3976-69-0
Molecular Formula C5H10O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 118.132
MDL Number MFCD00063289
InChI Key LDLDJEAVRNAEBW-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Synonym methyl r---3-hydroxybutyrate, r-methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate, methyl 3r-3-hydroxybutanoate, methyl r-3-hydroxybutyrate, r-3-hydroxybutyric acid methyl ester, methyl r-3-hydroxybutanoate, r---3-hydroxybutyric acid methyl ester, r---methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate, r---3-hydroxy-n-butyric acid methyl ester
PubChem CID 2724279
IUPAC Name methyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate
SMILES CC(CC(=O)OC)O

Specifications

Density 1.055
Boiling Point 56°C to 58°C (11 mmHg)
Flash Point 73°C (163°F)
Odor Pleasant
Refractive Index 1.422
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 3648161
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Optical Rotation −48.5° (c=1.3 in Chloroform)
Formula Weight 118.13
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material Methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H227
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H318-H227-H315
Causes serious eye damage.
Combustible liquid.
Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P280-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber 223-610-0
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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