8.20938

2-Oxobutyric acid

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2-Oxobutyric acid, α-Ketobutyric acid
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₆O₃
• CAS Number: 600-18-0
• Molecular Weight: 102.09
• MDL number: MFCD00004164
• UNSPSC Code: 12352106
• EC Index Number: 209-986-9

Properties

• Assay: ≥98.0% (acidimetric)
• form: crystals
• pH: 1.1 (20 °C, 100 g/L in H₂O)
• bp: 68 °C/20 hPa
• mp: 30-34 °C
• transition temp: flash point 81 °C
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• InChI: 1S/C4H6O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
• InChI key: TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Analysis Note

Assay (acidimetric): ≥ 98.0 %
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(C): 81 °C