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2-Butynoic acid

Synonym(s):Tetrolic acid

  • CAS NO.:590-93-2
  • Empirical Formula: C4H4O2
  • Molecular Weight: 84.07
  • MDL number: MFCD00004363
  • EINECS: 209-695-7
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-15 19:19:13
2-Butynoic acid Structural

What is 2-Butynoic acid?

Chemical properties

white to yellow powder

The Uses of 2-Butynoic acid

2-Butynoic acid is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals. It is used as a synthon in various reactions, which includes cylcoalkylation of phenols to flavones and chromones. It is involved in the cyclization of gamma-butyrolactones. It is also used in the synthesis of Z-trisubstituted olefins through μ-alkylation. It plays an important role in the preparation of chirally pure 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline analogs, which finds application as anti-cancer agents.

The Uses of 2-Butynoic acid

Synthon employed in a variety of reactions, including cycloacylation of phenols to flavones and chromones,1 and cyclization to γ-butyrolactones.2

General Description

The rotational spectrum of 2-butynoic acid was measured by pulsed supersonic-jet Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy.

Properties of 2-Butynoic acid

Melting point: 78-80 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 200-203°C
Density  0,9641 g/cm3
refractive index  1.3918 (estimate)
Flash point: 200-203°C
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility  water: soluble50mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless to very faintly yellow
pka 2.62(at 25℃)
form  Powder
color  White to yellow
Water Solubility  Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in methanol and chloroform.
BRN  1740205
CAS DataBase Reference 590-93-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Butynoic acid(590-93-2)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Butynoic acid (590-93-2)

Safety information for 2-Butynoic acid

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Butynoic acid

InChIKey LUEHNHVFDCZTGL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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