methyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate
butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (3R)-
Identification
| Name | methyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate |
| CAS Number | 3976-69-0 |
| FDA UNII | CL06316S38 |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13230000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00063289 |
| Nikkaji Number | J57.251I |
| Beilstein | 3648161 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.05600 to 1.06000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.797 to 8.831 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42000 to 1.42300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 56.00 to 58.00 °C. @ 11.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.768000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 163.00 °F. TCC ( 73.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.412 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for methyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (3R)-
(R)-(-)-3-
hydroxybutyric acid methyl ester
(R)-3-
hydroxybutyric acid methyl ester
methyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate
methyl (R)-(-)-3-hydroxybutyrate
methyl (R)-3-hydroxybutanoate
methyl 3-(R)-hydroxybutyrate
(R)-
methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
methyl R-3-hydroxybutanoate
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