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Atomfair Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate C8H16O3 CAS 132513-51-0

Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 132513-51-0) is a high-purity chiral ester with the molecular formula C8H16O3. This compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, offering excellent enantioselectivity for asymmetric reactions. Its unique (S)-configuration makes it ideal for applications requiring precise stereochemical control. With a clear liquid appearance and high chemical stability, it is suitable for use in catalysis, flavor and fragrance development, and as a building block for bioactive molecules. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure purity and longevity, this product meets rigorous analytical standards (HPLC, GC) for research and industrial use.

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Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate (CAS: 132513-51-0) is a high-purity chiral ester with the molecular formula C8H16O3. This compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, offering excellent enantioselectivity for asymmetric reactions. Its unique (S)-configuration makes it ideal for applications requiring precise stereochemical control. With a clear liquid appearance and high chemical stability, it is suitable for use in catalysis, flavor and fragrance development, and as a building block for bioactive molecules. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure purity and longevity, this product meets rigorous analytical standards (HPLC, GC) for research and industrial use.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 132513-51-0
  • Complexity: 112
  • IUPAC Name: butyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O3/c1-3-5-6-11-8(10)7(9)4-2/h7,9H,3-6H2,1-2H3/t7-/m0/s1
  • InChI Key: YFFBWGUXPFAXRS-ZETCQYMHSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 160.109944368
  • Molecular Formula: C8H16O3
  • Molecular Weight: 160.21
  • SMILES: CCCCOC(=O)[C@H](CC)O
  • Topological: 46.5
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 160.109944368
  • Synonyms: 132513-51-0, Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate, DTXSID70580889, DTXCID70531654, (S)-Butyl 2-hydroxybutanoate, n-Butyl (S)-2-hydroxybutyrate, Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, butyl ester, (2S)-, (S)-2-Hydroxybutanoic acid n-butyl ester, N-BUTYL(S)-2-HYDROXYBUTYRATE, Butyl (S)-2-hydroxybutanoate, (S)-Butyl2-hydroxybutanoate, butyl (3s)-hydroxybutanoate, SCHEMBL13256196, YFFBWGUXPFAXRS-ZETCQYMHSA-N, AKOS016842431, AS-79470, CS-0148545

Butyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate is widely employed as a chiral synthon in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for producing enantiomerically pure APIs. It serves as a precursor for flavor compounds in the food industry due to its fruity ester profile. Researchers also utilize it in asymmetric catalysis and polymer science to modify material properties. Its compatibility with Grignard reactions and enzymatic resolutions enhances its versatility in fine chemical manufacturing.

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