Compound Q&A
What industries use Ethyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 24915-95-5)?
Answer
Ethyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 24915-95-5) is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a precursor for drug synthesis, in the polymer industry for the production of biodegradable polymers, and in the fragrance industry as a flavor compound. It is also used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer and in sensors for detecting specific chemical species.
About
CAS No
24915-95-5
English Name
Ethyl (3R)-3-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H12O3
Molecular Weight
132.159 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(C)O
InChIKey
OMSUIQOIVADKIM-RXMQYKEDSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
