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(R) -2-Hydroxybutanoic acid

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Description
(R) -2-Hydroxybutanoic acid is the isomer of 2-Hydroxybutyric acid , and can be used as an experimental control. 2-Hydroxybutyric acid (α-Hydroxybutyric acid) is converted from 2-Aminobutyric acid, with 2-oxobutyric acid as an intermediate metabolite[1].
CAS Number
20016-85-7
Product Name Alternative
(R) -α-Hydroxybutyric acid
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315, H318, H335
Target
Drug Isomer
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Others
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/r-2-hydroxybutanoic-acid.html
Purity
99.87
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 200 mg/mL
Smiles
CC[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
104.10
Precautions
H315, H318, H335
References & Citations
[1]Landaas S, et al. The formation of 2-hydroxybutyric acid in experimental animals. Clin Chim Acta. 1975 Jan 6;58 (1) :23-32.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
-20°C, 3 years; 4°C, 2 years (Powder)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
No Development Reported

Chemical Information

(R)-2-Hydroxybutyric acid

(R)-2-hydroxybutyric acid is an optically active form of 2-hydroxybutyric acid having (R)-configuration. It is a conjugate acid of a (R)-2-hydroxybutyrate. It is an enantiomer of a (S)-2-hydroxybutyric acid.

CAS Number20016-85-7
PubChem CID449265
IUPAC Name(2R)-2-hydroxybutanoic acid
Molecular FormulaC4H8O3
Molecular Weight104.10
XLogP0.1
Topological Polar Surface Area57.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity69
SMILES
CC[C@H](C(=O)O)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3,5H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/t3-/m1/s1
InChIKey
AFENDNXGAFYKQO-GSVOUGTGSA-N
Chemical Structure
2D Structure
2D structure of (R)-2-Hydroxybutyric acid
CAS: 20016-85-7
CID: 449265
Formula: C4H8O3
MW: 104.10
Interactive 3D Structure
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Computed Properties
PropertyValue
Molecular Weight104.10
XLogP30.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass104.047344113
Monoisotopic Mass104.047344113
Topological Polar Surface Area57.5 Ų
Heavy Atom Count7
Formal Charge0
Complexity69.3
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count1
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Compound Is CanonicalizedYes