Methyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.
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ApplicationsMethyl (S)-(+)-3-hydroxybutyrate serves as an optically active starting material used in organic synthesis. It is also used in the preparation of (-)-methyl elenolate.
SolubilityMiscible with alcohol. Immiscible with water.
NotesIncompatible with oxidizing agents, bases and acids.