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3-Hydroxybutyric acid

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[Flash Point]

121
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
[EC Risk Phrase]

36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 36
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

49 - 50
[Boiling Point]

269
[Vapor Pressure]

0.001 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

4.36 (pKa)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

58.9 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Starting material for producing chiral compounds.
[Product Name]

3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
[Synonyms]

(+/-)-b-Hydroxybutyric acid
DL-3-Hydroxybutyric acid
[CAS]

"CASEN_625-71-8.htm">625-71-8
[Formula]

C4H8O3
[Molecular Weight]

104.11
[EINECS]

210-908-0
[Merck]

13,4746
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1720568
[Beilstein Reference]

4-03-00-00760
[Small spills/leaks]

Flush spill area with copious amounts of water. Place in appropriate container.