Description

Levulinohydroxamic Acid (6Ci) is a specialized hydroxamic acid derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical building block and a potent chelating agent. Its molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is of primary interest to researchers and industrial chemists in the life sciences, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors and other therapeutic agents.
• Metal Chelation & Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as an effective chelator for transition metals like iron and copper, useful in industrial water treatment and metal surface protection formulations.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor for developing novel fungicides and herbicides that leverage its metal-binding properties.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound in enzymology studies, particularly for investigating metalloenzyme function and inhibition.
• Polymer Additive: Potential application as a stabilizer or functional monomer in specialty polymer synthesis to impart metal-chelating characteristics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic methods for detecting specific metal ions or related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Levulinohydroxamic Acid (6Ci)
CAS No.	114983-43-6
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO3
Molecular Weight	131.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxopentanehydroxamic Acid; 4-Oxovalerohydroxamic Acid; 4-Ketovalerohydroxamic Acid; 4-Oxopentanoic acid, hydroxamide; 6Ci (code); Levulinic acid hydroxamate; 4-Oxopentanoic acid hydroxamide; 4-Ketopentanoic acid hydroxamate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Levulinohydroxamic Acid (6Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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