2-Acetolactate
TL;DR: 2-Acetolactate (CAS 918-44-5) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H8O4 and molecular weight 132.04225 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid
Also Known As: 2-Acetolactate, Acetyllactic acid, DL-Acetolactic acid, Acetolactic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid
Application Areas
Top 5 of 10 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H8O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 132.04225 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 74.6 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 4 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 132.04225 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 151.0 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)C(C)(C(=O)O)O |
| InChIKey | NMDWGEGFJUBKLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2-Acetolactate is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. 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).
A biotechnology compound supplied by CoreyChem, 2-Acetolactate (CAS 918-44-5) has the molecular formula C5H8O4 and a molecular weight of 132.04 g/mol. Synonyms include 2-Acetolactate and Acetyllactic acid.
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 2-Acetolactate
Property Insights of 2-Acetolactate
The XLogP value of -0.7 indicates that 2-Acetolactate is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 74.6 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for 2-Acetolactate. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Acetolactate has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 4 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Acetolactate?
The CAS number of 2-Acetolactate is 918-44-5.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Acetolactate?
The molecular formula of 2-Acetolactate is C5H8O4.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Acetolactate?
The molecular weight of 2-Acetolactate is 132.04225 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2-Acetolactate?
2-Acetolactate is used in biotechnology workflows and life-science research, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to...
Where can I buy 2-Acetolactate?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Acetolactate?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for 2-Acetolactate and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.