Description

4-(2-Acetylhydrazino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a high-purity, specialized organic compound featuring a unique hydrazide and carboxylic acid functional group architecture. This molecular structure makes it a valuable versatile building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where precise molecular control is paramount for innovation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive hydrazide moiety.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a versatile synthon for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functionalized organic molecules in academic and industrial research.
• Material Science: Potential applications in the creation of specialty polymers, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), or advanced coatings due to its bifunctional nature.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Can be employed in the modification of biomolecules for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, given its reactive functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Acetylhydrazino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	257885-34-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10N2O4
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Acetylhydrazinyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid; Succinic acid mono(2-acetylhydrazide); 2-Acetylhydrazinosuccinic acid; 4-Oxo-4-(2-acetylhydrazino)butyric acid; N-(2-Acetylhydrazino)succinamic acid; Butanedioic acid, mono(2-acetylhydrazide); Acetylhydrazinosuccinic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2-Acetylhydrazino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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