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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

alpha-Hydroxybutyrate

Also known as 2-hydroxybutanoate, alpha-Hydroxybutanoate, ethylglycolate

CAS 600-16-8Formula C4H7O3-Molar mass 103.10 g/mol
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alpha-Hydroxybutyrate chemical structure, C4H7O3-, CAS 600-16-8
2D chemical structure

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CAS number
600-16-8
Formula
C4H7O3-
Molar mass
103.10 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is alpha-Hydroxybutyrate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

2-hydroxybutyrate is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 2-hydroxybutyric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a butyrate. It is a conjugate base of a 2-hydroxybutyric acid.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
2-hydroxybutanoate
CAS number
600-16-8
Molecular formula
C4H7O3-
InChIKey
AFENDNXGAFYKQO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h3,5H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/p-1
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CCC(C(=O)[O-])O

Synonyms

  • 2-hydroxybutanoate
  • alpha-Hydroxybutanoate
  • ethylglycolate
  • a 2-hydroxybutyrate
  • Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ion(1-)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
103.10 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
103.0401 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.49calc.
Topological polar surface area
60.36 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
2calc.
Heavy atoms
7calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.75calc.
Formal charge
-1calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code alpha-Hydroxybutyrate is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for alpha-Hydroxybutyrate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is alpha-Hydroxybutyrate?

2-hydroxybutyrate is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 2-hydroxybutyric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to a butyrate. It is a conjugate base of a 2-hydroxybutyric acid.

What is the CAS number of alpha-Hydroxybutyrate?

The CAS registry number of alpha-Hydroxybutyrate is 600-16-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of alpha-Hydroxybutyrate?

The molecular formula of alpha-Hydroxybutyrate is C4H7O3- and its molar mass is 103.10 g/mol.

What is alpha-Hydroxybutyrate used for?

Known uses and roles of alpha-Hydroxybutyrate include building blocks in research and laboratory, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite, mammalian metabolite and 1 more.

Is alpha-Hydroxybutyrate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for alpha-Hydroxybutyrate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of alpha-Hydroxybutyrate?

alpha-Hydroxybutyrate is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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