3,4-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid
[CAS# 1518-61-2]

Identification

• Name: 3,4-Dihydroxybutanoic Acid
• Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxybutyric Acid; Butanoic Acid, 3,4-Dihydroxy-; 2-Deoxytetronic Acid
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 120.10
• CAS Registry Number: 1518-61-2
• SMILES: C(C(O)CO)C(=O)O
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O4/c5-2-3(6)1-4(7)8/h3,5-6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: DZAIOXUZHHTJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Properties

• Density: 1.42g/cm³ (Cal.)
• Boiling point: 408.936°C at 760 mmHg (Cal.)
• Flash point: 215.273°C (Cal.)