Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | 3-Hydroxybutyric acid |
| Catalog Number: | M14346 |
| CAS Number: | 300-85-6 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C4H8O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 104.1 |
| Form: | Melting point ~34°C (density 1.126 g/mL) |
| Solubility: | Water 40 mg/mL; Ethanol 30 mg/mL |
| Storage: | 2-8°C, dry, sealed |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | 3-Hydroxybutyric acid (β-Hydroxybutyric acid) is a metabolite that is elevated in type I diabetes. 3-Hydroxybutyric acid can modulate the properties of membrane lipids. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |