Description

(R)-(-)-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Sodium Salt is the sodium salt of the (R)-enantiomer of 3-hydroxybutyric acid, a key chiral intermediate and a naturally occurring ketone body. This high-purity enantiomer is critical for applications requiring specific stereochemistry, such as in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and biochemical research. It serves as a vital building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial chiral building block for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure drugs, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or substrate in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and research on ketosis and energy metabolism.
• Nutraceutical Precursor: Serves as a precursor in the development of specialized supplements targeting ketogenic diets and metabolic health.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Employed as a chiral pool starting material or auxiliary in stereoselective organic synthesis to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical reference standard in quality control laboratories for HPLC, GC, or NMR method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	13613-65-5
Molecular Formula	C4H7NaO3
Molecular Weight	126.09 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium (R)-3-Hydroxybutyrate; (R)-(-)-β-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; D-(-)-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; BHB Sodium Salt (R-enantiomer); (R)-3-HB Na; Sodium (R)-3-HB; (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid, Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assay by HPLC, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent clumping or decomposition. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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