Description

2,3-Pentanedione, 4,5-Dihydroxy- (9Ci) is a specialized diketone derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both diketone and adjacent diol functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This compound is particularly relevant for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to create novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, oxygenated frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive diketone and diol groups.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for creating sophisticated flavoring agents and aroma chemicals, where its structure can be modified to produce specific sensory profiles.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: The vicinal diol (dihydroxy) moiety makes it a candidate for synthesizing chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis, including studies on oxidation, reduction, and cyclization reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,3-Pentanedione, 4,5-Dihydroxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	142937-55-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8O4
Molecular Weight	132.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dihydroxy-2,3-pentanedione; 2,3-Pentanedione-4,5-diol; 4,5-Dihydroxypentane-2,3-dione; Pentane-2,3-dione-4,5-diol; 2,3-Diketopentane-4,5-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Pentanedione, 4,5-Dihydroxy- (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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