Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate

Name: Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050123

About Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate, a metabolite / degradant standard registered under CAS number 10488-69-4. The compound has the formula C6H11ClO3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 166.6 g/mol. Alternative names: 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyric acid ethyl ester and Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-050123
CAS Number	10488-69-4
IUPAC name	ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₁ClO₃
Molecular weight	166.6 g/mol
Exact mass	166.0397
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ZAJNMXDBJKCCAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)CC(CCl)O
PubChem CID	4377704

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	46.5 Å²
Synonyms	Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate, Ethyll-4-Chloro-3-Hydroxy Butyrate, ethyl-4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate, 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoic acid ethyl ester, 4-Chloro-3-Hydroxy Butanoic Ethyl Ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P330, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate is 10488-69-4. It is also known as Butanoic acid, 4-chloro-3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutyrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate?

Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate has the molecular formula C6H11ClO3 and a molecular weight of 166.6 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate can I order?

We supply Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl 4-chloro-3-hydroxybutanoate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.