What are the physical and chemical properties of (R)-Methyl 3-hydroxytetradecanoate (CAS: 76062-97-0)?

(R)-Methyl 3-hydroxytetradecanoate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 236.34 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and has a high solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo esterification and hydrolysis reactions. It is stable under normal storage conditions but should be protected from strong acids and bases.