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2-Oxobutyric acid

analytical standard

• Synonym(s): α-Ketobutyric acid, 2-Oxobutanoic acid, Propionylformic acid
• Linear Formula: CH₃CH₂COCOOH
• CAS Number: 600-18-0
• Molecular Weight: 102.09
• Beilstein: 1700514
• EC Number: 209-986-9
• MDL number: MFCD00004164
• UNSPSC Code: 12352200
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: analytical standard
• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 96.5-103.5% (T)
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• mp: 30-33 °C
• application(s): cleaning products; cosmetics; food and beverages; personal care
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CCC(C(O)=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, an α-keto acid, is an important intermediate in the isoleucine fermentation metabolic pathway. It is regarded as a key raw material for chiral 2-aminobutyric and 2-hydroxybutyric acids and paulomycin production.

Application

2-Oxobutyric acid (α-ketobutyric acid) may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in K562 cells by high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection and in drinking water at low microgram per liter concentrations by ion chromatography technique.

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