Name: 4-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE 95%
SKU: C005B-050612
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4-HYDROXY-2-BUTANONE 95%

Catalog No.

C005B-050612

Manufacturer No.

252557-100G

Manufacturer Name

Sigma-Aldrich

Quantity

100

Unit of Measure

4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a beta-hydroxy ketone used as a starting material to synthesize 1,3-butanediol. 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is an important pharmaceutical intermediate .

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Description
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General description

4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a beta-hydroxy ketone used as a starting material to synthesize 1,3-butanediol.

4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is an important pharmaceutical intermediate. Gas phase reaction of the OH radicals with 4-hydroxy-2-butanone has been investigated by absolute rate method.

Application

4-Hydroxy-2-butanone has been used in the synthesis of:

3-buten-2-one via dehydration over anatase-TiO₂ catalyst
4-methyl-5-hydroxymethylthiazole
(Â±)-lineatin
mevalonic acid lactone
verrucarin
β-hydroxylactones

Molecular Weight: 88.11. Empirical Formula: C₄H₈O₂. linearFormula: HOCH₂CH₂COCH₃. Quality Level: 100. Assay: 95%. refractive index: n20/D 1.430 (lit.). bp: 73-76 . Â°C/12 . mmHg (lit.). density: 1.023 . g/mL . at 25 . Â°C (lit.). SMILES string: CC(: O)CCO. InChI: 1S/C4H8O2/c1-4(6)2-3-5/h5H,2-3H2,1H3. InChI key: LVSQXDHWDCMMRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS02. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H226. Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3. Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): 91.4 Â°F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): 33 Â°C - closed cup. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.