Description

2-Butanone, 4-(Dimethylamino)-3-Hydroxy- (8Ci) is a specialized organic compound featuring both a tertiary amine and a hydroxyl group on a butanone backbone, making it a versatile intermediate for fine chemical synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure is critical for introducing chiral centers and complex molecular frameworks in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This high-purity building block is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for nitrogen-oxygen (N,O) chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complex formation.
• Fine Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other complex organic structures.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butanone, 4-(Dimethylamino)-3-Hydroxy- (8Ci)
CAS No.	26816-72-8
Molecular Formula	C6H13NO2
Molecular Weight	131.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-2-butanone; 3-Hydroxy-4-(dimethylamino)-2-butanone; 1-(Dimethylamino)-3-hydroxy-2-butanone; 4-Dimethylamino-3-hydroxybutan-2-one; DMHB; Amino ketone intermediate 26816-72-8
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Butanone, 4-(Dimethylamino)-3-Hydroxy- (8Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with exacting R&D and process chemistry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent oxidation and absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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