Description

Kethoxal CAS NO 27762-78-3 is a versatile chemical intermediate, primarily recognized as a key reagent for modifying guanine residues in nucleic acids. This property makes it an essential tool for structural and functional studies in molecular biology and biochemistry. It is a critical material for research institutions, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in antiviral and genetic research.

Application

• Nucleic Acid Research: Used as a specific reagent for the chemical probing and modification of guanine bases in RNA and DNA to study secondary structure and protein interactions.
• Antiviral Agent Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the research and development of novel antiviral compounds.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of specialized reagents for molecular diagnostic assays and kits.
• Bioconjugation: Acts as a linker or modifying agent for the functionalization of biomolecules in bioconjugation chemistry.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of probes to investigate biological processes at the molecular level.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Functions as a high-purity intermediate in the synthesis of more complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Kethoxal
CAS No.	27762-78-3
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethoxy-3-butanone; 3-Oxobutanal Dimethyl Acetal; 3-Ketobutyraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; Kethoxal (BAN); NSC 83264; Butanone, 1,1-dimethoxy-; 3-Oxobutyraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
EINECS	248-598-5

Quality Control

Our Kethoxal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant research and industry standards.

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) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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