Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
591-81-1
Molecular Formula
C4H8O3
Molecular Weight
104.1 g/mol
Synonym

4-Hydroxybutyric acid; 4-Hydroxy-butanoic acid

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
Chemical Primary Standard
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4-Hydroxybutanoic acid is an organic compound containing a four-carbon chain with a hydroxyl group (–OH) on the fourth carbon and a carboxylic acid group (–COOH) on the first carbon. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals.