Description

2-Formyl-3-Butanone is a versatile and reactive carbonyl compound, serving as a key building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both a formyl and a ketone group, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity to form specific bioactive structures.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances, where its carbonyl groups enable specific chromophore and odorant formation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for aldol condensations, Grignard reactions, and the preparation of other specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formyl-3-Butanone
CAS No.	22428-91-7
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxobutanal; Acetoacetaldehyde; 1,2-Butanedione, 1-formyl-; 3-Oxobutyraldehyde; Formylacetone; 2-Oxobutanal; 3-Ketobutanal; Acetylacetaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-Formyl-3-Butanone is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from heat and ignition sources. Use appropriate grounding and bonding procedures during handling and transfer.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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