(S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid [6168-83-8]

MedChem Express

(S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid [6168-83-8]

10

6168-83-8

Research Use Only

97%

C4H8O3

104.1

(S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a normal human metabolite, that has been found elevated in geriatric patients remitting from depression. In humans, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA, and can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low.

C[C@H](O)CC(O)=O

2°C to 8°C,-20°C,-80°C

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