2-Oxobutyric acid (CAS 600-18-0) — formula C4H6O3, molecular weight 102.03 g/mol; category food flavors.
2-Oxobutyric acid (CAS 600-18-0) is a food flavors. Its molecular formula C4H6O3 comprises 4 C, 6 H, 3 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 102.03 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around 33, boiling point around 80-82 °C (16 mm Hg), LogP about 0.1. Flavors are used to provide or enhance aroma in food and beverages, and must comply with food flavoring regulations. Widely used in beverages, confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 600-18-0 |
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| Molecular Formula | C4H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 102.03 g/mol |
| Melting Point | 33 |
| Boiling Point | 80-82 °C (16 mm Hg) |
| LogP | 0.1 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering |
| Category | Flavors |
Documented applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
2-Oxobutyric acid is a flavoring compound with CAS registry number 600-18-0 and molecular formula C4H6O3 (molecular weight 102.03 g/mol), belonging to the food flavors segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 600-18-0
Its molecular formula C4H6O3 comprises 4 C, 6 H, 3 O atoms.
Also known as: 2-Oxobutyric acid · 2-酮丁酸
Category: food flavors
The CAS registry number of 2-Oxobutyric acid is 600-18-0.
Molecular formula C4H6O3, molecular weight 102.03 g/mol.
It is also registered under: 2-Oxobutyric acid, 2-酮丁酸.
Recorded applications: confectionery, baking, dairy and convenience foods to build or complement flavor profiles. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.
Category: Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for 2-Oxobutyric acid (CAS 600-18-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 600-18-0 |
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| PubChem CID | 58 |
| Molecular formula | C4H6O3 |
| Molecular weight | 102.03 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-oxobutanoic acid |
| InChIKey | TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | B92RB6HY1A |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:30831 |
| FEMA number | 3723 |
| JECFA number | 589 |
| Molecular Weight | 102.09 |
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| XLogP3 | 0.1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 3 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 102.031694049 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 102.031694049 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 54.4 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 7 |
| Boiling Point | 80-82 °C (16 mm Hg) |
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| Melting Point | 33 |
| Melting Point | 33 °C |
| Solubility | 119 mg/mL |
| Density | 1.200 (d20/4) |
2-oxobutanoic acid; 600-18-0; 2-ketobutyric acid; 2-oxobutyric acid; alpha-ketobutyric acid; BUTANOIC ACID, 2-OXO-; 3-Methylpyruvic acid; Ketobutyrate; 2-oxobutyrate; 2-Ketobutanoic acid; Butyric acid, 2-oxo-; alpha-Oxo-n-butyric acid; alpha-oxobutyric acid; alpha-ketobutyrate; alpha-Oxobutyrate; FEMA No. 3723
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Savory No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
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| Reported hazard statements | H315 (99.8%), H319 (99.8%), H335 (99.7%) |
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H315 (99.8%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
H319 (99.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
2-Oxobutyric acid is identified by CAS 600-18-0, molecular formula C4H6O3 and molecular weight 102.03 g/mol. UNII B92RB6HY1A; ChEBI 30831; InChIKey TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 80-82 °C (16 mm Hg); Melting Point: 33; Melting Point: 33 °C.
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 2-酮丁酸