Description / Application
(S)-2-hydroxybutyric acid is an optically active form of 2-hydroxybutyric acid having (S)-configuration. It is a 2-hydroxybutyric acid and a (2S)-2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (S)-2-hydroxybutyrate. It is an enantiomer of a (R)-2-hydroxybutyric acid.
Identities
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 104.1 |
| MFCD | MFCD01318568 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H335;H318 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |