Description

3-Buten-2-One, 4-Hydroxy-3-(Methylthio)-, (Z)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic sulfur compound featuring a unique α,β-unsaturated ketone structure with a hydroxyl and methylthio substituent. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in creating sulfur-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive ketone and thioether functionalities.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing sulfur-containing aroma compounds, contributing to savory or roasted notes.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a versatile building block for Michael addition reactions and other C-C bond formations.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Buten-2-One, 4-Hydroxy-3-(Methylthio)-, (Z)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	91157-88-9
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2S
Molecular Weight	132.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-4-Hydroxy-3-(methylthio)-3-buten-2-one; (Z)-4-Hydroxy-3-(methylthio)but-3-en-2-one; 4-Hydroxy-3-(methylthio)-3-buten-2-one, (Z)-; cis-4-Hydroxy-3-(methylthio)-3-buten-2-one; 3-Buten-2-one, 4-hydroxy-3-(methylthio)-, (Z)-; 91157-88-9; 4-Hydroxy-3-methylthiobut-3-en-2-one (Z-isomer)
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Buten-2-One, 4-Hydroxy-3-(Methylthio)-, (Z)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral integrity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Z-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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