Description

3-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid Amide is a versatile organic compound with a ketone and amide functional group, making it a valuable building block in synthetic chemistry. This compound is crucial for researchers and manufacturers requiring high-purity intermediates for complex organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a precursor for β-keto amides and other complex molecules in research and development.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and novel compound library synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in manufacturing specialty chemicals, dyes, and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid Amide
CAS No.	74372-16-0
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO2
Molecular Weight	115.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxopentanamide; 3-Oxovaleramide; Levulinic Acid Amide; 4-Ketopentanamide; 3-Ketopentanamide; 3-Oxopentanoamide; 3-Oxo-valeramide; Pentanoic acid, 3-oxo-, amide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid Amide is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (typically ≥97% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤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.