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54957

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Methyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate

puriss., ≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CH2CO2CH3
CAS Number:
3976-69-0
Molecular Weight:
118.13
Beilstein:
6130687
EC Number:
223-610-0
MDL number:
MFCD00063289
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
329758067

grade

puriss.

Assay

≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

optical activity

[α]20/D −50±2°, c = 1.3% in chloroform stab. with amylenes

optical purity

enantiomeric ratio: ≥98:2 (GC)

refractive index

n20/D 1.421 (lit.)
n20/D 1.422

bp

56-58 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.055 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COC(=O)C[C@@H](C)O

InChI

1S/C5H10O3/c1-4(6)3-5(7)8-2/h4,6H,3H2,1-2H3/t4-/m1/s1

InChI key

LDLDJEAVRNAEBW-SCSAIBSYSA-N

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Other Notes

Important optically active compound for the preparation of various bifunctional building blocks

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315,H319,H335

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P305 + P351 + P338

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

163.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

73 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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