beta-hydroxyethoxyacetic acid

• CAT Number: M061920
• CAS Number: 13382-47-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 120.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Drug Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O4/c5-1-2-8-3-4(6)7/h5H,1-3H2,(H,6,7)
• InChIKey: VDNMIIDPBBCMTM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(COCC(=O)O)O

Beta-hydroxyethoxyacetic acid（Cat No.:M061920） is a chemical compound featuring both hydroxy and ethoxy functional groups attached to an acetic acid backbone. Structurally, it includes an ethoxy group (–OCH2CH3) linked to the beta carbon of the acetic acid, with a hydroxy group (–OH) adjacent to it. This compound is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature and is soluble in water and organic solvents. Beta-hydroxyethoxyacetic acid is utilized in various chemical synthesis processes, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and polymers, where it acts as a building block or intermediate, leveraging its reactive functional groups.