methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate
methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
Identification
| Name | methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate |
| IUPAC | methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate |
| CAS Number | 1487-49-6 |
| EINECS | 216-068-1 |
| FDA UNII | S36O46U3EA |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13230000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00129999 |
| Nikkaji Number | J40.571J |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1947 methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate |
| FEMA Number | 4450 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 1487-49-6 ; METHYL 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.05300 to 1.06100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.772 to 8.839 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41700 to 1.42500 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 158.00 to 160.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.768000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 161.00 °F. TCC ( 71.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | -0.412 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.02000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 0.06000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester
butanoic acid,3-hydroxy-, methyl ester
butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester
3-
hydroxybutyric acid methyl ester
methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
methyl-3-hydroxybutyrate
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