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2-Ketobutyric acid
97%
Synonym(s):
2-Oxobutanoic acid, 2-Oxobutyric acid, α-Ketobutyric acid, Propionylformic acid
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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2COCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
102.09
Beilstein:
1700514
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22
Quality Level
Assay
97%
form
liquid
bp
84 °C/20 mmHg (lit.)
mp
30-34 °C (lit.)
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-Ketobutyric acid, also known as alpha-ketobutyrateor 2-oxobutyrate, belongs to the category of short-chain keto acids andderivatives with alkyl chains containing less than 6 carbon atoms.
Application
2-Ketobutyric acid can be used as a reactant to synthesize:
- (S)-2-Aminobutyric acid via enzyme-catalyzed amination reaction.
- L-Isoleucine by living cell reaction in the presence of ethanol.
- 3-Ethyl-2-quinoxalinol from 1,2-diaminobenzene in the presence of sulfuric acid.
- 3-Ethylbenzo[g]quinoxalin-2(1H)-one using 2,3-diaminonaphthalene in the presence of biocatalyst.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary 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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