4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%

Name: 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008323

About 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%

4-Acetylbutyric acid (CAS 3128-06-1) is a carboxylic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals with a typical assay of 97%. The compound has the formula C6H10O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 5-oxohexanoic acid. Alternative names: 5-Ketohexanoic acid and Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-.

The material typically appears as a colourless to dark yellow liquid. Key physical data: a melting point of 13-14 °C and a boiling point of 274-275 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g and 1 kg packs, 4-Acetylbutyric acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008323
CAS Number	3128-06-1
IUPAC name	5-oxohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₀O₃
Molecular weight	130.14 g/mol
Exact mass	130.063
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	2918
InChIKey	MGTZCLMLSSAXLD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	18407

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to dark yellow liquid
Melting point	13-14 °C
Boiling point	274-275 °C
Density	1.09 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	5-Ketohexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-, Glurate, 5-Ketocaproic acid, 5-oxo-hexanoic acid, 5-oxocaproic acid, 5-keto-n-caproic acid, gamma-Acetylbutyric acid, delta-Oxocaproic acid, delta-Ketocaproic acid, 4-acetyl-butyric acid, .delta.-Oxocaproic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

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 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97% is 3128-06-1. It is also known as 5-Ketohexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-, Glurate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%?

4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97% has the molecular formula C6H10O3 and a molecular weight of 130.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 5-oxohexanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97% can I order?

We supply 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97% in (97%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97% 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 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Acetylbutyric acid, 97% 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.