(S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
| Supplier | MedChemExpress |
|---|---|
| Product # | HY-W050031-50 mg |
| CAS # | 6168-83-8 |
| Pricing | 50 mg, USD $90.0 |
| Biological Activity | (S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is a normal human metabolite, that has been found elevated in geriatric patients remitting from depression. In humans, 3-Hydroxybutyric acid is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA, and can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low. |
| Synonyms | (S)-β-Hydroxybutanoic acid; L-(+)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid; L-β-Hydroxybutyric acid |
| MWt | 104.1 |
| Formula | C₄H₈O₃ |