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4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt (CAS 56279-37-9)

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Alternate Names:
4-Hydroxy-pentanoic Acid Sodium Salt
Application:
4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt is a secondary alcohol useful for proteinopathic research
CAS Number:
56279-37-9
Molecular Weight:
140.11
Molecular Formula:
C5H9O3•Na
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt is an analytical reference standard categorized as a sedative. It is an active metabolite of γ-valerolactone typically used as a screening agent for the detection of acetaldehyde and other aldehydes. 4-Hydoxyvaleric acid sodium salt reacts with acetone to form a clear solution and can be injected into a gas chromatograph. It is employed in scientific research related to toxicology and chemistry.


4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt (CAS 56279-37-9) References

  1. Uptake of gamma-valerolactone--detection of gamma-hydroxyvaleric acid in human urine samples.  |  Andresen-Streichert, H., et al. 2013. J Anal Toxicol. 37: 250-4. PMID: 23486087

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt, 100 mg

sc-488974A
100 mg
$108.00

4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt, 500 mg

sc-488974B
500 mg
$260.00

4-Hydroxyvaleric acid sodium salt, 1 g

sc-488974
1 g
$385.00