3-Hydroxybutyric Acid

Name: 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038939

About 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid

3-Hydroxybutyric Acid is a metabolite or degradation product of Butyric acid carrying the CAS registry number 300-85-6. Its molecular formula is C4H8O3 and its molecular weight is 104.1 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3-hydroxybutanoic acid. Alternative names: Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid and Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-.

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 “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Butyric acid, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid 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
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Butyric acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Butyric acid.

Butyric acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-038939
CAS Number	300-85-6
IUPAC name	3-hydroxybutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O₃
Molecular weight	104.1 g/mol
Exact mass	104.0473
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WHBMMWSBFZVSSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(CC(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	441

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²
Synonyms	Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 3-Hydroxybuttersaeure, beta-Hydroxybuttersaeure, DL-beta-Hydroxybutyric acid, beta-Hydroxy-n-butyric acid, 3-hydroxy-butanoic acid, beta-hydroxy-butyrate, (1)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid, Hydroxybutyric acid, dl-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, 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 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid is 300-85-6. It is also known as Beta-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, 3-Hydroxybuttersaeure.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid?

3-Hydroxybutyric Acid has the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxybutanoic acid.

What is 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid used for?

3-Hydroxybutyric Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Butyric acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid 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 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid 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 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid 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.