4-Oxopentanoic acid PurCert Analytical Standard [Includes characterization data for Purity and NMR]

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Linear Formula:  C5H8O3
Molecular Weight:  116.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 123-76-2

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 102 °C)
Water Solubility 791.3 g/l (20 °C)
Assay Purity >= 97.5 %
B pt. 245-246 °C
M pt. 30-33 °C
Density 1.134 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H317,H318
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P264 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Flash point 98 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
4-Oxopentanoic acid is widely used in the production of biodegradable plastics fuel additives fragrances solvents plasticizers and pharmaceutical intermediates and it is also considered an important biomass-derived platform chemical.

Purpose
The purpose of 4-oxopentanoic acid is to serve as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals fine chemicals and other organic compounds.

General Description
4-Oxopentanoic acid is an organic keto acid containing both a ketone group and a carboxylic acid group making it a useful intermediate in organic chemistry.