Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate
Also known as: 2-HYDROXY-N-BUTYRIC ACID ETHYL ESTER, Ethyl 2-hydroxybutanoate, Ethyl alpha-hydroxybutyrate, DL-2-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID ETHYL ESTER, 2-Hydroxybutyric acid ethyl ester, Butanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, hydroxybutyricacidethylester
Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate (CAS 52089-54-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O3 and a molecular weight of 132.15800 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 167ºC, a density of 1.01 g/cm3 and a flash point of 62.7ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 52089-54-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-35820-3
- Molecular Formula
- C6H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 132.15800 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 167ºC |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.01 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 62.7ºC |
| Exact Mass | 132.07900 |
| PSA | 46.53000 |
| LogP | 0.32040 |
| Refractive Index | 1.427 |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918199090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918199090 other carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate is 52089-54-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate?
Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate has molecular formula C6H12O3 and molecular weight 132.15800 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate?
For Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate, Upstream Products: DL-2-Aminobutyric acid, Ethanol, (±)-2-hydroxybutyric acid; Downstream Products: DL-Ethyl 2-bromobutyrate, Ethyl 2-amino-5-methylthiazole-4-carboxylate, Ethyl 3-bromo-2-oxobutanoate.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Ethyl 2-hydroxybutyrate (CAS 52089-54-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-35820-3 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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