Description

3-Acetoxy-2-Butanone is a versatile organic ester and ketone derivative, serving as a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific chiral and reactive properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for chiral molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in acetylation reactions and as a protected form of a diketone in multi-step syntheses.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or starting material in methodological development and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetoxy-2-Butanone
CAS No.	4906-24-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetoxy-2-butanone; 2-Butanone, 3-acetoxy-; 3-Oxobutan-2-yl acetate; Acetyloxyacetone; Acetoin acetate; 2-Acetoxy-3-butanone; 3-Acetoxybutan-2-one
EINECS	225-540-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Acetoxy-2-Butanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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