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Ethyl (R)-(-)-4-cyano-3-hydroxybutyrate (CAS 141942-85-0) is a chiral intermediate synthesized via asymmetric cyanation of ethyl acrylate. Its molecular formula is C7H11NO3. This enantiomerically pure compound serves as a critical building block in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C away from light. Handle with appropriate PPE to avoid skin contact; use in well-ventilated areas due to potential hydrolysis risks.