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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone

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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone (CAS 590-90-9) supplier Zemixal. Request a quote with price, lead time and documents. Exported from India with full paperwork.

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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone chemical structure
CAS number590-90-9
FormulaC4H8O2
Molar mass88.11 g/mol
Physical formSolid
HS code38229090
InChIKeyLVSQXDHWDCMMRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
IUPAC name4-hydroxybutan-2-one

About 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone

4-Hydroxy-2-butanone sits in our metabolites & Degradation Products section and ships worldwide from stock or short lead time. Identity at a glance (Reference Standard): CAS 590-90-9, formula C4H8O2 and molar mass 88.11 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Use cases we see most often

  • Metabolite identification
  • Stability-indicating methods
  • Impurity profiling
  • Fine chemical synthesis

Storage and safety notes

Hazard communication follows GHS (Danger: H226, H315, H317 and H318). Our SDS lists exposure controls and first-aid measures.

Available as 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg. Larger or split packs can be arranged. Every shipment includes a certificate of analysis with characterisation data. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.

Typical uses

  • Metabolite identification
  • Stability-indicating methods
  • Impurity profiling
  • Fine chemical synthesis

Applications

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone
Product name4-Hydroxy-2-butanone
Catalogue numberZX-045336
CAS number590-90-9
IUPAC name4-hydroxybutan-2-one
Molecular formulaC4H8O2
Molar mass88.11 g/mol
Exact mass88.0524
GradeReference Standard
Physical formSolid
XLogP3-0.8
H-bond donors / acceptors1 / 2
Topological polar surface area37.3 Ų
HS code38229090
InChIKeyLVSQXDHWDCMMRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(=O)CCO
PubChem CID111509
Synonyms2-Butanone, 4-hydroxy-, Methylolacetone, 3-Oxo-1-butanol, 3-Oxobutanol, Monomethylolacetone, 4H2B compound, 3-Ketobutan-1-ol, 4-Butanol-2-one, 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl ketone, 1-hydroxy-3-butanone, 4-hydroxy-butan-2-one

Lot values are stated on the batch certificate of analysis. Ask for a typical COA with your quotation.

Safety and GHS hazards

GHS02 Flammable
Flammable
GHS05 Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07 Irritant or harmful
Irritant or harmful

Signal word Danger

  • H226Flammable liquid and vapor
  • H315Causes skin irritation
  • H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification summarised from public GHS notifications. It can vary with grade and concentration, so always follow the SDS supplied with your lot.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone
10 mgQuoted on request
25 mgQuoted on request
50 mgQuoted on request
100 mgQuoted on request

Need a different size? Bulk drums and custom packing are quoted on request through the quote form on this page.

Questions about 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone

Which CAS number identifies 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone?
4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is registered under CAS 590-90-9. You may also see it listed as 2-Butanone, 4-hydroxy-, Methylolacetone, 3-Oxo-1-butanol. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-045336.
What are the formula and molar mass of 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone?
For 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone, its formula is C4H8O2 and its molar mass is 88.11 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-hydroxybutan-2-one. InChIKey LVSQXDHWDCMMRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
What grade and pack sizes are available for 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone?
This listing is Reference Standard grade. Standard packs are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg. Larger quantities and custom packing can be quoted on request.
Which documents come with 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone?
Each lot ships with a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section GHS safety data sheet. A typical COA or specification sheet can be shared with the quotation before you order.
Can Zemixal ship 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone to my country?
Yes. Because 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is classed as hazardous, it travels in UN-approved packaging as dangerous goods under IATA or IMDG rules, with the export paperwork your broker needs.

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