Description

4-Hydroxypentan-2-One is a versatile hydroxy ketone compound with significant utility as a chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, containing both a hydroxyl and a carbonyl group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as industrial-scale manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking to create novel compounds or modify existing ones.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific aroma compounds and flavoring agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions like aldol condensations.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard or starting material in analytical and synthetic chemistry studies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Hydroxypentan-2-One
CAS No.	4161-60-8
Molecular Formula	C5H10O2
Molecular Weight	102.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2-pentanone; 1-Hydroxy-3-butanone; 3-Acetyl-1-propanol; 4-Oxopentan-2-ol; Acetylpropanol; β-Acetylpropyl alcohol; 2-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-
EINECS	224-011-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxypentan-2-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, which include data from methods such as GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.