Direct degradation of the biopolymer poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyric acid] to (R)-3-hydroxybutanoic acid and its methyl ester
CAS index name: Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (R)-, homopolymer to Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, (R)- and Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester, (R)-
Organic Syntheses
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A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methyl (-)-3-hydroxybutyrate3976-69-0 · C5H10O3 | product | — | 118.13 | — | Danger |