Description

4-Oxooctanoic Acid is a versatile keto acid with the CAS number 4316-44-3, serving as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical building block for the production of more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• 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 flavorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including condensations and cyclizations, to construct heterocyclic compounds.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing new synthetic methodologies and materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Oxooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	4316-44-3
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ketooctanoic Acid; Levulinic Acid, Butyl-; Butyllevulinic Acid; 4-Oxo-n-octanoic Acid; 4-Oxocaprylic Acid; 4-Ketocaprylic Acid; Octanoic acid, 4-oxo-
EINECS	224-337-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxooctanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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