Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.
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Applications
Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases and acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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