ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate

• CAT Number: L007644
• CAS Number: 88271-13-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c1-3-5(7)6(8)9-4-2/h5,7H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: KWWOQRSLYPHAMK-YFKPBYRVSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(C(=O)OCC)O

Ethyl (2S)-2-hydroxybutanoate（Cat No.:L007644）, is a chemical compound containing an ethyl ester group and a hydroxy group attached to a chiral carbon atom in a (2S)-configuration. This specific molecular structure is significant in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry. Researchers use it as a key intermediate for the creation of various organic molecules, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals, flavors, and fragrances.