4-acetylbutyric acid
Synonym(s):5-Ketohexanoic acid
- CAS NO.:3128-06-1
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O3
- Molecular Weight: 130.14
- MDL number: MFCD00004412
- EINECS: 221-511-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-08-12 15:55:19
What is 4-acetylbutyric acid?
Chemical properties
Liquid
The Uses of 4-acetylbutyric acid
4-Acetylbutyric acid is used in the synthesis of selective indomethacin analogues for AKR1C3 inhibition in the treatment of castrate-resistant prostate cancer. It is also used to prepare PARP inhibitors for the treatment of cancer.
The Uses of 4-acetylbutyric acid
4-Acetylbutyric acid may be used in the preparation of the following compounds:
5-hydroxyhexanoic acid
6-methyl1-3,4-dihydro-pyran-2-one, precursor for 5-acetyl-tetrahydro-2-(3H)-furanone
substituted N-aminolactams
(±)-5-methyl-δ-valerolactone
Crystal Structure of T.th. HB8 O-acetylserine sulfhydrylase Complexed with 4-Acetylbutyric acid
Definition
ChEBI: 4-acetylbutyric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid comprising hexanoic acid carrying a 5-oxo group. It has a role as a bacterial xenobiotic metabolite. It is a 5-oxo monocarboxylic acid, an oxo fatty acid, a medium-chain fatty acid and a straight-chain fatty acid. It derives from a hexanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 5-oxohexanoate.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Synthetic Communications, 10, p. 205, 1980 DOI: 10.1080/00397918008064223
Tetrahedron, 41, p. 2163, 1985 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)96588-3
Properties of 4-acetylbutyric acid
Melting point: | 13-14 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point: | 274-275 °C(lit.) |
Density | 1.09 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
refractive index | n |
Flash point: | >230 °F |
storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
form | Off-White Semi-Solid |
pka | 4.63±0.10(Predicted) |
color | Colorless to Red to Green |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, chloroform and methanol. |
BRN | 385840 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 3128-06-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | 4-Acetylbutyric acid(3128-06-1) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo- (3128-06-1) |
Safety information for 4-acetylbutyric acid
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321:Specific treatment (see … on this label). P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for 4-acetylbutyric acid
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