2,4-dihydroxy-Butanoic acid

• CAT Number: M046916
• CAS Number: 1518-62-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 120.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dihydroxybutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O4/c5-2-1-3(6)4(7)8/h3,5-6H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: UFYGCFHQAXXBCF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CO)C(C(=O)O)O

2,4-Dihydroxybutanoic acid（Cat No.:M046916） is an organic compound featuring a four-carbon chain with hydroxyl groups attached to the second and fourth carbons and a carboxylic acid group at one end. This structure categorizes it as a hydroxy acid, known for its roles in biochemical processes and synthesis. It’s a key intermediate in various metabolic pathways, including those involved in the synthesis and degradation of carbohydrates and lipids. Additionally, 2,4-dihydroxybutanoic acid finds application in the pharmaceutical industry, where it’s used in the synthesis of more complex molecules, and research focused on cellular metabolism.