W372307

2-Oxobutyric acid

≥95%, FG

• Synonym(s): 2-Ketobutyric acid, α-Ketobutyric acid, Propionylformic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COCOOH
• CAS Number: 600-18-0
• Molecular Weight: 102.09
• FEMA Number: 3723
• Beilstein: 1700514
• EC Number: 209-986-9
• MDL number: MFCD00004164
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901860
• Flavis number: 8.066
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; Kosher
• Agency: follows IFRA guidelines
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1223/2009; EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
• Assay: ≥95%
• bp: 84 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
• mp: 30-34 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• fragrance allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: caramel; creamy; brown; sweet
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCC(=O)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H6O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Oxobutyric acid is mainly found in the hydrolysates of proteins, reportedly being formed by the degradation of threonine.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 179.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 82 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves