Ethyl 3-hydroxybutyrate

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₂O₃
CAS Number	5405-41-4

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	ethyl 3-hydroxybutanoate
SMILES	CCOC(=O)CC(C)O
InChI Key	OMSUIQOIVADKIM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c1-3-9-6(8)4-5(2)7/h5,7H,3-4H2,1-2H3

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	185.0 °C
Flash Point	148 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.017 (NTP, 1992)

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

148 °F (NTP, 1992)

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.