This chemical is called Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, and its CAS registry number is 300-85-6. With the molecular formula of C₄H₈O₃, its product categories are API Intermediates; Functional Materials; Hydroxycarboxylic Acids (for High-Performance Polymer Research); Reagent for High-Performance Polymer Research.

Other characteristics of the Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy- can be summarised as followings: (1)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (2)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (3)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (4)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (5)#H bond acceptors: 3; (6)#H bond donors: 2; (7)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (8)Polar Surface Area: 57.53 Å²; (9)Index of Refraction: 1.455; (10)Molar Refractivity: 23.638 cm³; (11)Molar Volume: 87.071 cm³; (12)Polarizability: 9.371×10^-24cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 46.362 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 1.196 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 121.011 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 58.908 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 269.216 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 0.001 mmHg at 25°C.

Production method of this chemical: The Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy- could be obtained by the reactant of 3-hydroxy-butansaeure benzylester. This reaction needs the reagent of H₂, the catalyst of 10percent Pd/C, and the solvent of ethyl acetate. The yield is 99 %.

Uses of this chemical: The Butanoic acid, 3-hydroxy- could react with trichloroacetaldehyde, and obtain the cis-6-methyl-2-trichloromethyl-1,3-dioxan-4-one. This reaction needs the reagent of pyridinium p-toluenesulfonate, and the solvent of benzene. The yield is 42 %. The other condition is heating.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following: This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. You should wear suitable protective clothing if you use it. In case of contacting with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure: 
1.SMILES: CC(CC(=O)O)O
2.InChI: InChI=1/C4H8O3/c1-3(5)2-4(6)7/h3,5H,2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
3.InChIKey: WHBMMWSBFZVSSR-UHFFFAOYAO