Description

Acetylacrolein is a versatile, highly reactive α,β-unsaturated aldehyde with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a ketone and an aldehyde group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce reactive carbonyl moieties into their molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles and pyrimidines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, where its reactive sites allow for the construction of novel pesticidal and herbicidal molecules.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile synthon for creating flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds requiring specific carbonyl functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the development of specialty polymers and resins due to its polymerizable double bonds.
• Chemical Research: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes involving α,β-unsaturated carbonyls.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the surface modification of materials and the creation of advanced organic-inorganic hybrids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetylacrolein
CAS No.	5729-47-5
Molecular Formula	C5H6O2
Molecular Weight	98.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxobut-1-enal; 3-Butene-2-one, 4-oxo-; 4-Oxo-2-butenal; 1-Buten-3-one, 4-oxo-; Acetylacrolein; 3-Oxo-3-butenal; 4-Oxobut-2-enal; trans-Acetylacrolein
EINECS	227-259-6

Quality Control

Our Acetylacrolein is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from GC, HPLC, and NMR analyses. Our quality commitment ensures the product meets the stringent requirements for use as a high-value synthetic intermediate in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize degradation and polymerization. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Report and control individual impurities

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