3-Hydroxy-2-butanone

Name: 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039766

About 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone

Listed under CAS 513-86-0, 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a metabolite / degradant standard available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C4H8O2, it has a molar mass of 88.11 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 3-hydroxybutan-2-one. Alternative names: Acetoin and Dimethylketol.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-Hydroxy-2-butanone
Catalogue No.	VQ-039766
CAS Number	513-86-0
IUPAC name	3-hydroxybutan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O₂
Molecular weight	88.11 g/mol
Exact mass	88.0524
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	ROWKJAVDOGWPAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C(=O)C)O
PubChem CID	179

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Acetoin, Dimethylketol, Acetyl methyl carbinol, acetylmethylcarbinol, 2,3-Butanolone, 2-Butanone, 3-hydroxy-, 2-Hydroxy-3-butanone, 1-Hydroxyethyl methyl ketone, Methanol, acetylmethyl-, Acethoin, gamma-Hydroxy-beta-oxobutane, DL-Acetoin

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H228Flammable solid
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is 513-86-0. It is also known as Acetoin, Dimethylketol, Acetyl methyl carbinol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone?

3-Hydroxy-2-butanone has the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-hydroxybutan-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone can I order?

We supply 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone?

Yes. Every lot of 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.