2-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Order 2-Hydroxybutyric Acid (CAS 565-70-8) online at Zemixal: C4H8O3, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping. Catalogue no. ZX-040062.
About 2-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Researchers and plant chemists source 2-Hydroxybutyric Acid from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. Key data (Reference Standard): CAS 565-70-8, formula C4H8O3 and molar mass 104.1 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.
Use cases we see most often
- Metabolite identification
- Stability-indicating methods
- Impurity profiling
Handling and storage
It carries the GHS signal word Danger (H315, H318, H319 and H335), so wear gloves and eye protection and work with good ventilation.
Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and custom quantities are quoted on request. Each lot travels with a certificate of analysis with characterisation data. Send an enquiry through the quote panel and you get a formal offer with Incoterms and delivery time.
Typical uses
- Metabolite identification
- Stability-indicating methods
- Impurity profiling
Applications
Specifications and identifiers
| Product name | 2-Hydroxybutyric Acid |
|---|---|
| Catalogue number | ZX-040062 |
| CAS number | 565-70-8 |
| IUPAC name | 2-hydroxybutanoic acid |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O3 |
| Molar mass | 104.1 g/mol |
| Exact mass | 104.0473 |
| Grade | Reference Standard |
| Physical form | Solid |
| XLogP3 | 0.1 |
| H-bond donors / acceptors | 2 / 3 |
| Topological polar surface area | 57.5 Ų |
| HS code | 38229090 |
| InChIKey | AFENDNXGAFYKQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | CCC(C(=O)O)O |
| PubChem CID | 11266 |
| Synonyms | alpha-Hydroxybutyric acid, 2-hydroxy-butanoic acid, dl-2-hydroxy-n-butyric acid, DL-2-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, Butyric acid, 2-hydroxy-, Hydroxybutyric acid, .alpha.-Hydroxybutyric acid, .alpha.-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid, alpha-hydroxybutanoic acid, alpha-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid, S-2-hydroxybutyric acid |
Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.
Safety and GHS hazards
Signal word Danger
- H315Causes skin irritation
- H318Causes serious eye damage
- H319Causes serious eye irritation
- H335May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501
Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.
Pack sizes
| 10 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 25 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 50 mg | Quoted on request | |
| 100 mg | Quoted on request |
Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.
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