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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Ketobutyric acid sodium salt hydrate

≥95%

Synonym(s):

Sodium 2-Ketobutyrate Hydrate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5COCO2Na · xH2O
Molecular Weight:
124.07 (anhydrous basis)
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥95%

form

powder

impurities

<5% corresponding acid

mp

210 °C (dec.) (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O.[Na+].CCC(=O)C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/C4H6O3.Na.H2O/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7;;/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7);;1H2/q;+1;/p-1

InChI key

PVLJVKQSCAHPPR-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

2-Ketobutyric acid sodium salt hydrate is widely used in organic synthesis as a valuable building block for the preparation bioactive compounds. It is also used as a precursor to synthesize alanine, which is an important amino acid.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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