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2-Oxobutyric acid

Synonym(s):α-Ketobutyric acid;2-Ketobutyric acid;2-Oxobutanoic acid;2-Oxobutyric acid;Propionylformic acid

  • CAS NO.:600-18-0
  • Empirical Formula: C4H6O3
  • Molecular Weight: 102.09
  • MDL number: MFCD00004164
  • EINECS: 209-986-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-11-19 23:02:33
2-Oxobutyric acid Structural

What is 2-Oxobutyric acid?

Chemical properties

COLOURLESS TO ALMOST COLOURLESS CRYSTALS

Chemical properties

2-Oxobutyric acid has a sweet, brown, caramel, creamy odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in beer and black tea.

The Uses of 2-Oxobutyric acid

2-Oxobutyric acid (α-ketobutyric acid) may be used as an analytical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in K562 cells by high-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection and in drinking water at low microgram per liter concentrations by ion chromatography technique.

The Uses of 2-Oxobutyric acid

A substrate for the determination of lactate dehydrogenase isoenzymes.This compound is suitable for lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) related research.

What are the applications of Application

2-Ketobutyric acid is A important member of amino acid metabolism

Definition

ChEBI: A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is the 2-oxo derivative of butanoic acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 25 ppm: sweet, brown, creamy, caramellic with a fatty nuance.

General Description

2-Oxobutyric acid is mainly found in the hydrolysates of proteins, reportedly being formed by the degradation of threonine.

Properties of 2-Oxobutyric acid

Melting point: 30-34 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 84 °C20 mm Hg(lit.)
Density  1.2000
refractive index  1.3972 (estimate)
FEMA  3723 | 2-OXOBUTYRIC ACID
Flash point: 179 °F
storage temp.  Store at +2°C to +8°C.
solubility  H2O: soluble0.1g/mL, clear
form  liquid
pka 2.5(at 25℃)
Specific Gravity 1.3972 (20/4℃)
color  White to Almost white
PH 3.11(1 mM solution);2.38(10 mM solution);1.79(100 mM solution);
Odor at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sweet brown caramel creamy lactonic
JECFA Number 589
BRN  1700514
CAS DataBase Reference 600-18-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Butanoic acid, 2-oxo-(600-18-0)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Oxobutyric acid (600-18-0)

Safety information for 2-Oxobutyric acid

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
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-Oxobutyric acid

InChIKey TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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