Description

(E)-2-(Hydroxyimino)Pentan-3-One is a high-purity oxime derivative characterized by its specific ketoxime functional group. This compound serves as a versatile and critical chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring oxime or ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new organic reaction pathways in academic and industrial labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex fragrance compounds.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for metal complexes in material science and catalytic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-2-(Hydroxyimino)Pentan-3-One
CAS No.	71087-73-5
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO2
Molecular Weight	115.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Pentanone, 2-(hydroxyimino)-, (E)-; (E)-2-(Hydroxyimino)pentan-3-one; 2-(Hydroxyimino)-3-pentanone; 3-Oxopentan-2-one oxime; Pentan-3-one, 2-(hydroxyimino)-; (E)-Isomer of 2-Hydroxyiminopentan-3-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our (E)-2-(Hydroxyimino)Pentan-3-One is produced and tested to meet exacting standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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