CAS 600-18-0: 2-Oxobutanoic acid

Description:2-Oxobutanoic acid, also known as α-ketobutyric acid, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which features a ketone functional group adjacent to a carboxylic acid group. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid that is soluble in water and exhibits a slightly acidic nature due to the presence of the carboxylic acid group. This compound plays a significant role in various biochemical pathways, particularly in amino acid metabolism, as it can serve as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain amino acids. Its molecular formula is C4H6O3, and it has a molecular weight that reflects its composition of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. 2-Oxobutanoic acid is also known for its potential applications in the pharmaceutical and food industries, where it may be utilized as a flavoring agent or a precursor in the synthesis of other chemical compounds. Safety data indicates that, like many organic acids, it should be handled with care to avoid irritation or adverse reactions.

Formula:C₄H₆O₃

InChI:InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)

InChI key:InChIKey=TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES:O=C(O)C(=O)CC

Synonyms:
2-Ketobutanoic acid
2-Ketobutyric acid
2-Oxo-n-butyric acid
2-Oxobutanoic acid
2-Oxobuttersaure
2-Oxobutyric Acid
3-Methylpyruvic acid
Acide 2-oxobutyrique
Acido 2-Oxobutirico
Butyric acid, 2-oxo-
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Nsc 60533
Propionylformic acid
α-Ketobutyric acid
α-Oxo-n-butyric acid
α-Oxobutanoic acid
α-Oxobutyric acid
α-keto-n-Butyric acid
butanoic acid
Methylpyruvic acid
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Alpha-butanoic acid
-Oxobutyric acid
2-oxobutanoate
Butanoic acid, 2-oxo-

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Product data	Purity	Price range	Estimated delivery
2-Oxobutyric Acid REF: 3B-O0364CAS: 600-18-0	>98.0%(GC)(T)	308.00 €	Mon 07 Apr 25
2-Oxobutanoic acid REF: IN-DA003HHXCAS: 600-18-0	98%	To inquire	Mon 14 Apr 25
2-Oxobutyric acid REF: 7W-GK6163CAS: 600-18-0	(Titration) 96.0 - 104.0 %	72.00 €	Tue 15 Apr 25
2-Oxobutanoic acid REF: 54-OR914409CAS: 600-18-0	98%	37.00 €~4,351.00 €	Tue 15 Apr 25
2-Oxobutanoic acid REF: 54-BUP17589CAS: 600-18-0	99.43%	50.00 €	Tue 15 Apr 25
2-Ketobutyric acid REF: 10-F222115CAS: 600-18-0	95.0%	21.00 €~780.00 €	Thu 17 Apr 25
2-Oxobutanoic acid REF: TM-T5060CAS: 600-18-0	99.44%	34.00 €~55.00 €	Mon 21 Apr 25
a-Ketobutyric Acid REF: TR-K175300CAS: 600-18-0	- - -	129.00 €~2,051.00 €	Thu 24 Apr 25
2-Ketobutyric acid REF: 3D-FK52480CAS: 600-18-0	Min. 95%	143.00 €~664.00 €	Tue 27 May 25
2-Ketobutyric Acid pure, 97% REF: SR-14259CAS: 600-18-0	min. 97.0%	- - -	Discontinued product