4-Oxopentanoic acid, PurReagent, >=97.0%

PurReagent


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 at 20 °C
Assay Purity >=97%
Refractive index n20/D 1.439
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
HS Code 29183090
Flash point 280 °F
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids

Description

Application
4-Oxopentanoic acid is used in pharmaceuticals cosmetics plasticizers fuel additives and the manufacture of resins and specialty chemicals.

Purpose
The main purpose of 4-Oxopentanoic acid is to serve as an intermediate chemical for producing valuable industrial and bio-based products.

General Description
4-Oxopentanoic acid is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with both ketone and carboxylic acid functional groups making it highly useful in organic synthesis and industrial chemistry.