(R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol is a chiral alcohol compound that can be used to regulate carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and has multiple grades.

- Basic information
- English name: (R)-(-)-1,3-Butanediol
- CAS number: 6290-03-5
- Molecular formula: C4H10O2
- Molecular weight:90.12
- Related categories: Chemical Raw Materials
- Transport Information: Not dangerous goods
- Application
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis
Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of biologically active pharmaceutical molecules, such as the naturally occurring antitumor agent (-)-tarchonanthuslactone.
- Research and Metabolic Studies
Acts as a novel ketogenic ester that can rapidly elevate β-hydroxybutyrate levels in vivo, making it useful for studying metabolic disorders and the physiological effects of ketogenic diets.
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