Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Methyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 3976-69-0)?
Answer
Methyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate finds applications in pharmaceutical research, as a precursor for drug development. It is also used in the production of specialty chemicals and as a flavoring agent in food industry. In research, it serves as a building block for synthesizing more complex molecules and studying stereochemistry.
About
CAS No
3976-69-0
English Name
Methyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular Formula
C5H10O3
Molecular Weight
118.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CC(=O)OC)O
InChIKey
LDLDJEAVRNAEBW-SCSAIBSYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
