Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
87172-81-4
Standard:
USP,
(R)-Ethyl 2-hydroxybutanoate is a chiral building block primarily synthesized via asymmetric esterification or enzymatic resolution. Its molecular formula is C6H12O3, and the CAS registry number is 70496-58-7. This enantiomerically pure compound serves as a critical intermediate in fine chemical synthesis.
Store under inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures below 25°C to prevent racemization. Handle with appropriate PPE due to potential skin irritation and flammability risks.