Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate (C5H10O3)

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Target: Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
CAS: 1487-49-6
Formula: C5H10O3
Approx. MW: 118.13
SMILES: COC(=O)CC(C)O
PubChem CID: 15146
Approx. carbons: C5

Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate structure

Properties

IUPAC name: methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
Common names: Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate; Methyl 3-hydroxybutyrate; 1487-49-6; Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester; Methyl-3-hydroxybutyrate; BUTYRIC ACID, 3-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER; EINECS 216-068-1; 3-hydroxybutyric acid methyl ester; UNII-S36O46U3EA; Methyl .beta.-hydroxybutyrate
Molecular weight: 118.13
Exact mass: 118.06
InChIKey: LDLDJEAVRNAEBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling point: 158.00 to 160.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density: 1.053-1.061 (20 °C)

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate?

Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate has molecular formula C5H10O3. Molecular weight about 118.13 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate?

The CAS Registry Number for Methyl 3-hydroxybutanoate is 1487-49-6.

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References & tools

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