beta-Hydroxybutyric acid
Agent Name
beta-Hydroxybutyric acid
CAS Number
300-85-6
Formula
C4-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3 HBA; 3-Hydroxybutanoic acid; 3-Hydroxybuttersaeure; 3-Hydroxybutyric acid; beta-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid; beta-Hydroxybuttersaeure; (1)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid; Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-; Butyric acid, 3-hydroxy- (8CI); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Hygroscopic liquid; [Merck Index] Clear, colorless to light yellow viscous liquid; Hygroscopic; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Ketone produced in the liver; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
An irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Butyric acid."
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