title: C4H8O3
text: # C4H8O3
  
  The molecular formula $C_4H_8O_3$ may refer to:
  
  * Hydroxybutyric acids:
     * 2-Hydroxybutyric acid (alpha-hydroxybutyric acid)
     * beta-Hydroxybutyric acid (3-hydroxybutyric acid)
     * gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (4-hydroxybutyric acid, GHB)
  * Hydroxyisobutyric acids
     * 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
     * 3-Hydroxyisobutyric acid
  * Methyl lactate
  