4-aminobutan-2-one hydrochloride

CAS: 92901-20-7

Ref. 3D-SDA90120

Product Information

• Name: 4-aminobutan-2-one hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Aminobutan-2-one hydrochloride is a β-unsaturated compound that can be synthesized by the condensation of methyl ketone and sulfide. This reaction converts the carbonyl group to an aminoketone group. The isomers of 4-aminobutan-2-one hydrochloride include 3,4-dimethylketone and 2,3,5,6-tetramethylketone. 4-Aminobutan-2-one hydrochloride can be used as a precursor for nitriles and sulfur compounds. It also selectively reacts with sodium sulfide in water to produce cyanoacetate or with sodium hydroxide to produce hydrogen cyanide and sulfides.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 123.58 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₁₀ClNO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder