Description

2-Oxobutanedioate is a versatile organic compound and a key chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its reactive carbonyl and carboxylate functionalities, which make it a crucial building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic pathway studies and as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand for metal complexes in catalytic and material science applications.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxobutanedioate
CAS No.	59866-21-6
Molecular Formula	C4H3O5- (Ion) / C4H4O5 (Acid Form)
Molecular Weight	132.07 g/mol (Acid Form)
Synonyms	Oxobutanedioic acid; 2-Oxosuccinate; Ketosuccinic acid; Oxaloacetic acid (enol form); 2-Oxobutanedioic acid; Oxosuccinic acid; 2-Ketobutanedioate; 2-Oxobutanedioic acid monoanion
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Quality Control

Our 2-Oxobutanedioate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), identity (IR), and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.