Description

3-Fluoro-2-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt is a high-purity fluorinated organic salt with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to introduce both fluorine and a protected carboxylate group into target molecules, enabling the development of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. This makes it a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential enzyme inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for labeled compounds and molecular probes used in metabolic studies and diagnostic agent development.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of specialty polymers and liquid crystals that benefit from fluorinated components for thermal and chemical stability.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing chiral centers and fluorine atoms into complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	63867-19-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6FO3Na
Molecular Weight	144.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 3-Fluoro-2-hydroxybutyrate; 3-Fluoro-2-hydroxybutanoic Acid Sodium Salt; 2-Hydroxy-3-fluorobutanoic Acid Sodium Salt; 3-Fluoro-2-hydroxybutyrate Sodium; DL-3-Fluoro-2-hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; (±)-3-Fluoro-2-hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium DL-3-Fluoro-2-hydroxybutyrate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2-Hydroxybutyric Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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