3-Hydroxybutanal
TL;DR: 3-Hydroxybutanal (CAS 107-89-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C4H8O2 and molecular weight 88.05243 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
3-hydroxybutanal
Also Known As: Aldol, 3-Hydroxybutanal, Oxybutanal, 3-Hydroxybutyraldehyde, Butanal, 3-hydroxy-
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 88.05243 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.6 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 88.05243 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 42.0 |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes at about 83 °C |
| Density | 1.103 g/cu cm at 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 150 °F (NFPA, 2010) |
| Vapor Pressure | 21.0 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction: 1.4238 at 20 °C/D |
| Solubility | Miscible with water /1.00X10+6 mg/L/ |
| SMILES | CC(CC=O)O |
| InChIKey | HSJKGGMUJITCBW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 3-Hydroxybutanal is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
3-Hydroxybutanal (CAS 107-89-1) is a organic building block with the molecular formula C4H8O2 and a molecular weight of 88.05 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 1.103 g/cu cm at 20 °C g/cm³, a solubility: Miscible with water /1.00X10+6 mg/L/. Synonyms include Aldol and 3-Hydroxybutanal.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of 3-Hydroxybutanal
Property Insights of 3-Hydroxybutanal
The XLogP value of -0.6 indicates that 3-Hydroxybutanal is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, 3-Hydroxybutanal exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 3-Hydroxybutanal has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Hydroxybutanal?
The CAS number of 3-Hydroxybutanal is 107-89-1.
What is the molecular formula of 3-Hydroxybutanal?
The molecular formula of 3-Hydroxybutanal is C4H8O2.
What is the molecular weight of 3-Hydroxybutanal?
The molecular weight of 3-Hydroxybutanal is 88.05243 g/mol.
What are the applications of 3-Hydroxybutanal?
3-Hydroxybutanal is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both...
Where can I buy 3-Hydroxybutanal?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 3-Hydroxybutanal?
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