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(E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid

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Order (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid (CAS 54168-84-2) online at Zemixal: C5H6O3, COA and SDS with every lot, worldwide shipping.

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(E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid chemical structure
CAS number54168-84-2
FormulaC5H6O3
Molar mass114.1 g/mol
Physical formSolid
InChIKeyVXAWORVMCLXEKH-DUXPYHPUSA-N
IUPAC name(E)-3-methyl-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid

About (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid

Researchers and plant chemists source (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid from Zemixal for routine and specialised work. Key data: CAS 54168-84-2, formula C5H6O3 and molar mass 114.1 g/mol. It is handled as a solid.

Common uses in the lab and plant

  • API route development
  • Impurity fate & purge studies
  • Analytical method development

Storage and safety notes

Handle with the usual laboratory precautions and consult the SDS supplied with each lot.

Order it in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs or ask for a bulk quotation. Every shipment includes a batch certificate of analysis and a 16-section SDS. Add it to your quote list and our team replies with price, lead time and shipping options within one business day.

Reference standards for Isotretinoin

See every impurity, metabolite and related compound we list for this API.

Isotretinoin standards

Typical uses

  • API route development
  • Impurity fate & purge studies
  • Analytical method development

Applications

Specifications and identifiers

Specifications of (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid
Product name(E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid
Catalogue numberZX-039292
CAS number54168-84-2
IUPAC name(E)-3-methyl-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid
Molecular formulaC5H6O3
Molar mass114.1 g/mol
Exact mass114.0317
Physical formSolid
XLogP3-0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors1 / 3
Topological polar surface area54.4 Ų
InChIKeyVXAWORVMCLXEKH-DUXPYHPUSA-N
SMILESC/C(=C\C(=O)O)/C=O
PubChem CID11094570
Synonyms3-methyl-4-oxo-crotonic acid, (2E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid, 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-4-oxo-, (2E)-

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

Safety and GHS hazards

No GHS classification is on file for this item. Handle it as an unknown laboratory chemical and request the SDS with your quotation.

Pack sizes

Pack sizes of (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid
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 (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid

Which CAS number identifies (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid?
(E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid is registered under CAS 54168-84-2. You may also see it listed as 3-methyl-4-oxo-crotonic acid, (2E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid, 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-4-oxo-, (2E)-. Our catalogue number for this item is ZX-039292.
What are the formula and molar mass of (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid?
For (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid, its formula is C5H6O3 and its molar mass is 114.1 g/mol. The systematic (IUPAC) name is (E)-3-methyl-4-oxobut-2-enoic acid. InChIKey VXAWORVMCLXEKH-DUXPYHPUSA-N lets you match it in any structure database.
How is (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid used in pharmaceutical QC?
(E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid is a characterised reference material linked to Isotretinoin. Laboratories use it to identify and quantify this impurity during method development and validation, stability work, batch release testing and regulatory submissions.
What grade and pack sizes are available for (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid?
The grade and assay are confirmed on the quotation and the batch COA. 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 (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid?
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 (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid to my country?
Yes. (E)-3-Methyl-4-oxo-2-butenoic Acid ships worldwide by express courier, air cargo or sea freight, quoted on the Incoterm you prefer, with full export documents.

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