| Description | (S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid (L-(+)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid) is a normal human metabolite that has been found elevated in geriatric patients remitting from depression. (S)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid is synthesized in the liver from acetyl-CoA in humans, and can be used as an energy source by the brain when blood glucose is low. |
| Synonyms | L-β-Hydroxybutyric acid, (S)-β-Hydroxybutanoic acid, L-(+)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid, (S)-3-羟基丁酸 |
| molecular weight | 104.1 |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O3 |
| CAS | 6168-83-8 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 49 mg/mL (470.70 mM), Sonication is recommended. |
| References | 1. Hinton T, et al. Enantioselective actions of 4-amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid and (3-amino-2-hydroxypropyl)methylphosphinic acid at recombinant GABA(C) receptors. Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2008 Jan 1;18(1):402-4. |