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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Oxobutyric acid

≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

2-Ketobutyric acid, α-Ketobutyric acid, Propionylformic acid

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.09
FEMA Number:
3723
Beilstein:
1700514
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.066
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

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

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General description

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

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Danger

Hazard Statements

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

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