Description

2,3-Butanedione Monoxime is a versatile organic compound, also known as diacetyl monoxime, with significant utility in biochemical and industrial research. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a potent and selective inhibitor of myosin ATPase activity, making it a critical tool for studying muscle contraction and cellular energetics. This product is essential for researchers in life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Widely used as a specific inhibitor of myosin ATPase to study muscle contraction mechanisms and actomyosin-based motility in cell biology.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of urea in biological fluids and environmental samples.
• Enzymology Studies: Utilized to probe the function of ATP-dependent enzymes and energy transduction pathways in metabolic research.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for oxime-based ligands, chelating agents, and other specialty organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Butanedione Monoxime
CAS No.	57-71-6
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO2
Molecular Weight	101.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Diacetyl Monoxime; DAM; Butane-2,3-dione monoxime; 2,3-Butanedione, 1-oxime; Acetyl methyl ketoxime; Glyoxime, dimethyl-; 2,3-Dioxobutane oxime; 1-Hydroxyimino-2-butanone
EINECS	200-354-3

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Butanedione Monoxime is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light sources to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	75°C - 78°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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