CAS No. 5094-24-6
Batch:
Purity:98.19
Chemical Structure
Check the
Sodium 2-hydroxybutanoate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 5094-24-6 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C4H7NaO3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 126.09 | |
| SMILES | [Na+].CCC(O)C([O-])=O |
Sodium 2-hydroxybutanoate is an endogenous intermediate metabolite involved in organic acid pathways and 2-aminobutyric acid metabolism. The compound participates in hepatic glutathione synthesis and mitochondrial energy production pathways. Elevated levels of 2-hydroxybutyrate serve as a sensitive metabolic marker for hepatic oxidative stress, impaired glucose tolerance, and insulin resistance in cellular and metabolic signaling studies. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
25 mg/mL
(198.27 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
| Water | 22 mg/mL |
| Ethanol | 20 mg/mL |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.