(R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid sodium

Description: (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid sodium ((R)-3-Hydroxybutyric acid) is a chiral precursor that can be used to synthesize biodegradable PHB and its copolyesters. (R)-3-Hydroxybutanoic acid sodium can be used as a nutrient in plants. Target: Endogenous Metabolite. Smiles: C[C@@H](O)CC([O-])=O.[Na+]. References: Das S, et al. Proof for a nonproteinaceous calcium-selective channel in Escherichia coli by total synthesis from (R)-3-hydroxybutanoic acid and inorganic polyphosphate. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1997 Aug 19,94(17):9075-9.