Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Butyl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 928835-95-4)?
Answer
Butyl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 928835-95-4) is a colorless to white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 168.21 g/mol. It has a solubility of up to 1 g/100 mL in water and is practically insoluble in hexane. This compound exhibits moderate reactivity, particularly in esterification and hydrolysis reactions.
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CAS No
928835-95-4
English Name
Butyl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanoate
Molecular Formula
C8H16O3
Molecular Weight
160.21 g/mol
SMILES
O(C([C@@H](CC)O)=O)CCCC
InChIKey
YFFBWGUXPFAXRS-SSDOTTSWSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-26 04:30
