4-Hydroxy-2-butanone - ≥95% , CAS No.590-90-9

CAS: 590-90-9 Cat. No.: H106330 Molecular Weight: 88.11 Beilstein Registry Number: 1421 EC Number: 209-693-6
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GRADE & PURITY ≥95%
Synonyms
3-Oxobutanol | CHEBI:41268 | 1d7j | FT-0618625 | 1-hydroxy-3-butanone | 4-oxidanylbutan-2-one | EN300-84982 | H0584 | 2-Butanone, 4-hydroxy- | AI3-11747 | EC 209-693-6 | 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone | CH3C(O)CH2CH2OH | FT-0625744 | SY002849 | 3-Ketobutan-1-ol | 3
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Why this grade

≥95% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 8 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

It is an important pharmaceutical intermediate. Gas phase reaction of the OH radicals with 4-hydroxy-2-butanone has been investigated by absolute rate method.
4-Hydroxy-2-butanone has been used in the synthesis of: 3-buten-2-one via dehydration over anatase-TiO2 catalyst; 4-methyl-5-hydroxymethylthiazole; (±)-lineatin; mevalonic acid lactone; verrucarin; β-hydroxylactones

Specifications

Synonyms
3-Oxobutanol | CHEBI:41268 | 1d7j | FT-0618625 | 1-hydroxy-3-butanone | 4-oxidanylbutan-2-one | EN300-84982 | H0584 | 2-Butanone, 4-hydroxy- | AI3-11747 | EC 209-693-6 | 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone | CH3C(O)CH2CH2OH | FT-0625744 | SY002849 | 3-Ketobutan-1-ol | 3
Specifications & Purity
≥95%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C, Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Purity
≥95%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid488187471
Pubchem Sid Urlhttps://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/substance/488187471
Canonical SmilesCC(=O)CCO
IUPAC Name4-hydroxybutan-2-one
InChIKeyLVSQXDHWDCMMRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H8O2/c1-4(6)2-3-5/h5H,2-3H2,1H3
Isomeric SMILES CC(=O)CCO
WGK Germany 3
UN Number 1993
Molecular Weight 88.11
Beilstein 1421
Reaxy-Rn 1737666
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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassCarbonyl compounds
Intermediate Tree Nodes Ketones
Direct ParentBeta-hydroxy ketones
Alternative Parents Primary alcohols  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Beta-hydroxy ketone - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as beta-hydroxy ketones. These are ketones containing a hydroxyl group attached to the beta-carbon atom, relative to the C=O group.
External Descriptors methyl ketone - beta-hydroxy ketone
3D Structure
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D2613313Certificate of AnalysisApr 01, 2026 H106330
D2613312Certificate of AnalysisApr 01, 2026 H106330
K1714032Certificate of AnalysisJun 16, 2025 H106330
C2130236Certificate of AnalysisJan 16, 2025 H106330
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C2521797Certificate of AnalysisJan 10, 2025 H106330
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H2416607Certificate of AnalysisAug 05, 2024 H106330
H2414428Certificate of AnalysisAug 05, 2024 H106330
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H2413238Certificate of AnalysisJun 26, 2024 H106330
H2413237Certificate of AnalysisJun 26, 2024 H106330
H2413236Certificate of AnalysisJun 26, 2024 H106330
A2419376Certificate of AnalysisJan 10, 2024 H106330
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H1517024Certificate of AnalysisJun 05, 2023 H106330
B2303663Certificate of AnalysisJan 03, 2023 H106330
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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilityMiscible with water, alcohol, ethanol and ether.
SensitivityAir sensitive
Refractive Index1.43
Flash Point(°F)192℉
Flash Point(°C)89°C
Boil Point(°C)73-76°C
Molecular Weight88.110 g/mol
XLogP3-0.800
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass88.0524 Da
Monoisotopic Mass88.0524 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area37.300 Ų
Heavy Atom Count6
Formal Charge0
Complexity49.500
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
Citations of This Product
References
1. Zhiyong Xie, Ziqi Zeng, Guijie Chen, Wei Dong, Yujia Peng, Weiqi Xu, Yi Sun, Xiaoxiong Zeng, Zhonghua Liu.  (2023)  Intracellular Polysaccharides of Aspergillus cristatus from Fuzhuan Brick Tea Leverage the Gut Microbiota and Repair the Intestinal Barrier to Ameliorate DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice.  JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY,      [PMID:37203140] [10.1021/acs.jafc.3c00611]
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4. Xiao-Ling Tang, Nan-Nan Zhang, Guo-Yan Ye, Yu-Guo Zheng.  (2019)  Efficient biosynthesis of (R)-3-amino-1-butanol by a novel (R)-selective transaminase from Actinobacteria sp..  JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY,      [PMID:30853639] [10.1016/j.jbiotec.2019.02.008]
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6. Jun Mei, Jianyong Mao, Zhirong Chen, Shenfeng Yuan, Haoran Li, Hong Yin.  (2015)  Mechanism and kinetics of 4-hydroxy-2-butanone formation from formaldehyde and acetone under supercritical conditions and in high-temperature liquid-phase.  CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE,      [PMID:] [10.1016/j.ces.2015.03.025]
7. He Liu, Qian Gao, Kaiyue Zhang, Meng Xu, Hualei Wang, Dongzhi Wei.  (2024)  Combining binding pocket mutagenesis and substrate tunnel engineering to improve an (R)-selective transaminase for the efficient synthesis of (R)-3-aminobutanol.  BIOCHEMICAL AND BIOPHYSICAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS,      [PMID:39024977] [10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.150383]
8. He Liu, Shixi Wang, Meng Xu, Kaiyue Zhang, Qian Gao, Hualei Wang, Dongzhi Wei.  (2024)  Engineering an (R)-selective transaminase for asymmetric synthesis of (R)-3-aminobutanol.  BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY,      [PMID:38492494] [10.1016/j.bioorg.2024.107264]
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