Description
(±)-
β-
Hydroxybutyrate-
d
4 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of (±)-
β-
hydroxybutyrate by GC-
or LC-
MS. β-
Hydroxybutyrate is a ketone body which is over-
produced in ketoacidosis, as can occur with diabetes or alcohol abuse.
Chemical Properties
White Solid
Uses
Labelled rac 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid (H833020). Optically active 3-hydroxybutyric acids are key intermediates of the biosynthesis and metabolism of fatty acids and exist widely in biological systems.
References
[1] B GUERCI . Advantages to using capillary blood -hydroxybutyrate determination for the detection and treatment of diabetic ketosis[J]. Diabetes & metabolism, 2005, 31 4: Pages 401-406. DOI:
10.1016/s1262-3636(07)70211-2[2] VLADIMIR STOJANOVIC Sherri I. Role of beta-hydroxybutyric acid in diabetic ketoacidosis: a review.[J]. Canadian Veterinary Journal-revue Veterinaire Canadienne, 2011, 52 4: 426-430.
