3-Hydroxybutyric acid CAS 625-71-8

Purity >75%In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.625-71-8
Molecular FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Hydroxybutyric acid CAS 625-71-8 chemical structure

Description

3-Hydroxybutyric acid (CAS 625-71-8) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.10 g/mol.

Owing to a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid is typically white to off-white liquid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 104.10 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 3-Hydroxybutyric acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10 g/mol
Purity>75%
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO, water
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)1.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957

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