| Name | DL-3-Hydroxy-n-butyric Acid |
| Synonyms | 3 HBA RARECHEM AL BO 1231 beta-hydroxybutyrate 3-Hydroxybutyric acid 3-hydroxy-butanoicaci (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate dl-B-hydroxybutyric acid Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy- BETA-HYDROXY-N-BUTYRIC ACID DL-3-HYDROXY-N-BUTYRIC ACID DL-3-Hydroxy-n-butyric Acid DL-BETA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID |
| CAS | 300-85-6 625-71-8 |
| EINECS | 206-099-9 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)2-4(6)7/h3,5H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/p-1/t3-/m1/s1 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O3 |
| Molar Mass | 104.1 |
| Density | 1.126g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
| Melting Point | 174-175℃ |
| Boling Point | 118-120°C2mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol, ether |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, alcohol, ether |
| Vapor Presure | 0.000979mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Colorless |
| Merck | 14,4816 |
| BRN | 773861 |
| pKa | 4.36±0.10(Predicted) |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.443(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00004546 |
| In vitro study | 3-Hydroxybutyric acid (β-Hydroxybutyric acid) is capable of interacting with lipids (modeled using a DPPC monolayer) and altering phase behavior at clinical concentrations. 3-Hydroxybutyric acid also diminishes the interfacial viscosity of DPPC Monolayers. |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN 3265 8 / PGII |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 10 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29181990 |
| Reference Show more | 1. [IF=2.419] Shanshan Gao et al."Development and validation of a sensitive and reliable targeted metabolomics method for the quantification of cardiovascular disease-related biomarkers in plasma by using UPLC-MS/MS."Rapid Communications In Mass Spectrometry. 2022 Mar |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Biological activity | 3-Hydroxybutyric acid (3-hydroxybutyric acid, β-Hydroxybutyric acid, BHB) is an elevated small molecule metabolite in type I diabetes. |