Description

2-(Hydroxyimino)Butanedioic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring both carboxylic acid and oxime functional groups, making it a valuable intermediate for chemical synthesis. Its unique structure enables its use in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and complex organic molecules. This product is essential for research institutions, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial R&D departments seeking high-purity building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring oxime or dicarboxylic acid moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized chelating agents and metal ion ligands.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research and development for constructing complex molecules, including heterocycles and polymers.
• Cross-linking Agent: Can be utilized in polymer chemistry to introduce cross-links, modifying material properties.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies and biochemical pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-(Hydroxyimino)Butanedioic Acid
CAS No.	2866-87-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5NO5
Molecular Weight	147.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydroxyiminobutanedioic Acid; Oxalacetic Acid Oxime; 2-(Hydroxyimino)succinic Acid; Ketoxalacetic Acid; Oxobutanedioic Acid Oxime; Oxaloacetate Oxime; 2-Oximinosuccinic Acid; NSC 403697
EINECS	220-687-5

Quality Control

Our 2-(Hydroxyimino)Butanedioic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 165°C (dec.)
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.