Compound Q&A
What is Sodium 2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 5094-24-6)?
Answer
Sodium 2-hydroxybutanoate, also known as sodium 2-hydroxybutyrate, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C4H8NaO4. It is a white crystalline powder with good solubility in water. This compound is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, research, and food industry due to its properties and stability.
About
CAS No
5094-24-6
English Name
Sodium 2-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular Formula
C4H7NaO3
Molecular Weight
126.09 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(C(=O)[O-])O.[Na+]
InChIKey
MOSCXNXKSOHVSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Last Updated: 2025-09-24 08:06
