FAR Chemical 2-Butynoic Acid (590-93-2)

Chemical Name: 2-Butynoic acid

CAS Number: 590-93-2

Functions: API Intermediate, Intermediate

Synonyms: But-2-ynoic acid, Tetrolic Acid

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
590-93-2
EC No.
209-695-7
Product Structure

FAR Chemical 2-Butynoic Acid (590-93-2) - Product Structure

Chemical Formula
C4H4O2

Features & Benefits

Product Categories
  • Organic Building Blocks
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Acetylenes
  • Acetylenic Carboxylic
  • Acids + Their derivatives
  • Carboxylic Acids

Applications & Uses

Typical Applications
  • intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceuticals
  • used as a synthon in various reactions, which includes cylcoalkylation of phenols to flavones and chromones
  • involved in the cyclization of gamma-butyrolactones
  • used in the synthesis of Z-trisubstituted olefins through alkylation
  • It plays an important role in the preparation of chirally pure 1,2,3,4- tetrahydroisoquinoline analogs, which finds application as anti-cancer agents.

Properties

Appearance
Crystalline powder, Off-white to light brown waxy crystalline material
Soluble in
Water
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flash Point90.9ºC
Molecular Weight84.07
Specific Gravity1.159g/cm3
Boiling Point (at 760mmHg)203.0ºC
Melting Point78 - 803ºC
Water ReactiveNot reactive
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Purity/Analysis (minimum by GC)95.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Availability
Available in commercial quantities