Description

2,4-Dioxo-4-Phenylbutanoic Acid is a versatile keto acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive β-diketone moiety and a carboxylic acid group, enabling its use in complex multi-step syntheses. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, including potential candidates for neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty chemicals, dyes, and advanced materials requiring precise molecular architecture.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a starting material or reagent in methodological development and discovery chemistry within R&D laboratories.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research phase for creating novel active ingredients with specific biological activities.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts due to its chelating potential.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dioxo-4-Phenylbutanoic Acid
CAS No.	5817-92-5
Molecular Formula	C10H8O4
Molecular Weight	192.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenyl-2,4-dioxobutanoic Acid; 4-Phenyl-2,4-dioxobutyric Acid; Benzoylpyruvic Acid; 4-Oxo-4-phenyl-2-oxobutanoic Acid; 2,4-Dioxo-4-phenylbutyric Acid; α-Benzoylpyruvic Acid; 4-Phenyl-2,4-diketobutyric Acid
EINECS	227-380-7

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dioxo-4-Phenylbutanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated research and development environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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