Description

Dl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt is the sodium salt form of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate. This compound serves as a crucial energy substrate and metabolic signaling molecule, making it valuable for research and industrial applications. It is primarily utilized in the life sciences for metabolic studies, as a nutritional supplement precursor, and in the production of specialized biochemicals. Global industries seeking a reliable source for this important biochemical will find our product meets stringent quality and consistency standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Development: Used as a key substrate in metabolic pathway studies, mitochondrial function assays, and research into ketosis and energy metabolism.
• Nutritional Science & Supplement Precursor: Serves as a starting material or reference standard in the development of exogenous ketone supplements aimed at supporting cognitive and physical performance.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of more complex pharmaceutical compounds where the β-hydroxybutyrate moiety is required.
• Cell Culture & Fermentation Media: Acts as an alternative energy source in specialized cell culture applications and microbial fermentation processes.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the formulation of calibration standards and reagents for clinical diagnostic kits that measure ketone bodies in blood or urine.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Actives: Investigated for use in skincare formulations for its potential metabolic and signaling properties at the cellular level.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Dl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	150-83-4
Molecular Formula	C4H7NaO3
Molecular Weight	126.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; DL-β-Hydroxybutyrate Sodium Salt; Sodium DL-3-Hydroxybutyrate; BHB Sodium Salt; Sodium Oxybutyrate; (±)-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-Hydroxybutanoate; Ketone Salt
EINECS	205-771-1

Quality Control

Every batch of our Dl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with your project requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.