Description

2-Oxopentanoic Acid is a versatile keto acid that serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive carbonyl and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a valuable precursor for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds or optimize synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a metabolic intermediate or substrate in enzymatic studies and biochemical pathway analysis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specific flavor compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for constructing complex molecules via reactions such as aldol condensations, reductions, and aminations.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can act as a ligand for metal ions in catalytic systems or material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxopentanoic Acid
CAS No.	1821-02-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ketovaleric Acid; α-Ketovaleric Acid; 2-Oxovaleric Acid; 2-Oxopentanoate; α-Oxovaleric Acid; Ketovaleric Acid; Propylglyoxylic Acid; 2-Ketopentanoic Acid
EINECS	217-350-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxopentanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results for parameters including assay, identification, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding research and industrial synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.