Compound Q&A
What industries use Butyl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 928835-95-4)?
Answer
Butyl (2R)-2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 928835-95-4) is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a raw material for drug synthesis. It also finds applications in polymer industry for producing biodegradable plastics and in the sensor industry for developing chemical sensors. Additionally, it is used in the semiconductor industry as a cleaning agent.
About
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
