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Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate, 98%
Description
Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.
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Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases and acids.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.055 |
| Boiling Point | 56°C to 58°C (11 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 73°C (163°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.422 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 1720583 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water. |
| Optical Rotation | +48.5° (c=1.3 in Chloroform) |
| Formula Weight | 118.13 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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