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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is used in the preparation of fused benzazepine molecules as selective D3 receptor antagonists with pharmaceutical activity. It is also used in the preparation of verrucarin and mevalonic acid lactone. Further, it is used to prepare 3-buten-2-one through dehydration over an anatase titanium dioxide catalyst. It is also employed in the preparation of 4-methyl-5-hydroxymethylthiazole, (±)-lineatin and beta-hydroxylactones.
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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is used in the preparation of fused benzazepine molecules as selective D3 receptor antagonists with pharmaceutical activity. It is also used in the preparation of verrucarin and mevalonic acid lactone. Further, it is used to prepare 3-buten-2-one through dehydration over an anatase titanium dioxide catalyst. It is also employed in the preparation of 4-methyl-5-hydroxymethylthiazole, (±)-lineatin and beta-hydroxylactones.
Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol, ethanol and ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.02 |
Boiling Point | 73°C to 76°C (12 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 89°C (192°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.431 |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 1737666 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water,alcohol,ethanol and ether. |
Formula Weight | 88.11 |
Percent Purity | 95% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone |
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