4-Hydroxy-2-butanone CAS 590-90-9
| CAS No. | 590-90-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 g/mol |
| Category | Pharmaceutical Standards / API Standards |
| Availability | In Stock |
Chemical Structure
Description
Based on its molecular formula C4H8O2, 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic functional-group stretching vibrations in infrared spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry.
CATO supplies 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone (CAS 590-90-9), a certified reference material (molecular formula C4H8O2, MW 88.11 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.
Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.
As a certified reference material (CRM), 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.11 g/mol |
| Purity | 97%+ |
| Storage | Store at 2-8°C |
| Solubility (reference) | Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble) |
| Stability | Stable under recommended storage conditions |
| Degree of Unsaturation (DBE) | 1.0 |
| CAS Registry Year (est.) | 1957 |
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