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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone (CAS 590-90-9)

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CAS Number:
590-90-9
Molecular Weight:
88.11
Molecular Formula:
C4H8O2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a precursor to the substrate employed in a copper(I)-catalyzed enantioselective synthesis of β-hydroxylactones. 4-Hydroxy-2-butanone has been used to prepare 4-methyl-5-hydroxymethylthiazole, (±)-lineatin, mevalonic acid lactone, and verrucarin.


4-Hydroxy-2-butanone (CAS 590-90-9) References

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4-Hydroxy-2-butanone, 100 g

sc-256765
100 g
$151.00