Description

4-Phenyl-2,3-Dihydroxy-2-Buten-4-Olide is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of butenolides, characterized by its phenyl and dihydroxy functional groups. This structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is particularly sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced materials.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Serves as a precursor or ligand in the development of new catalytic systems for stereoselective reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenyl-2,3-Dihydroxy-2-Buten-4-Olide
CAS No.	23064-32-6
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenyl-2,3-dihydroxy-2-buten-4-olide; 4-Phenyl-2,3-dihydroxybut-2-en-4-olide; 2,3-Dihydroxy-4-phenyl-2-buten-4-olide; (Z)-4-Phenyl-2,3-dihydroxybut-2-en-4-olide; 4-Phenyl-2,3-dihydroxy-2-butenolide; 23064-32-6; 4-Phenyltetronic acid derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenyl-2,3-Dihydroxy-2-Buten-4-Olide is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and synthesis applications. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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