(S)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid
[CAS# 6168-83-8]

Identification

• Name: (S)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid
• Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 104.10
• CAS Registry Number: 6168-83-8
• EC Number: 228-209-4

Properties

• Melting point: 45-50 ºC
• alpha: 25 º (c=6% in H2O)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319