Description

Dl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt is the sodium salt form of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate. This compound serves as a critical energy substrate and signaling molecule in metabolic research and nutritional science. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and life science sectors developing products related to metabolic health, ketogenic diets, and cellular energy metabolism.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting metabolic disorders.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: A key ingredient in exogenous ketone supplements designed to support ketosis and cognitive function.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in studies of ketosis, starvation physiology, diabetes, and cellular energy pathways.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Serves as an alternative energy source in specialized cell culture media and microbial fermentation processes.
• Sports Nutrition: Incorporated into formulations aimed at enhancing endurance performance and recovery by providing efficient energy.
• Veterinary Applications: Used in metabolic studies and potential therapeutic applications for animals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	306-31-0
Molecular Formula	C4H7NaO3
Molecular Weight	126.09 g/mol
Synonyms	DL-β-Hydroxybutyrate Sodium Salt; Sodium DL-3-Hydroxybutyrate; (±)-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; BHB Sodium Salt; Sodium Oxybutyrate; 3-Hydroxybutanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-Hydroxybutanoate; Ketone Salt
EINECS	206-182-6

Quality Control

Our Dl-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt is produced under strict quality management systems. We offer various grades, including high-purity standards suitable for research and development. Every batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure it meets your specific application requirements, from laboratory research to GMP-grade manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Microbiological Enumeration	Meets specified limits

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