| Description | 3-Hydroxyoctanoic Acid is one of the hydroxy-carboxylic acids (HCAs) that serve as intermediates of energy metabolism. It is an agonist of the orphan receptor GPR109B. |
| molecular weight | 160.21 |
| Molecular formula | C8H16O3 |
| CAS | 14292-27-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 60 mg/mL (374.51 mM) |
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