Description

5-Oxopentanoic Acid is a versatile linear keto acid that serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to advanced crop protection solutions.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and coatings with tailored properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of lactones and other compounds that impart specific flavor and aroma notes.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a substrate or intermediate in metabolic pathway studies and enzymatic reactions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A fundamental building block for constructing heterocyclic compounds, chiral ligands, and complex natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Oxopentanoic Acid
CAS No.	5746-02-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Levulinic Acid; 4-Oxopentanoic Acid; 3-Acetylpropionic Acid; γ-Ketovaleric Acid; Laevulinic Acid; 4-Ketovaleric Acid; 4-Oxovaleric Acid
EINECS	227-284-3

Quality Control

Our 5-Oxopentanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	33 - 35 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.