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4-Hydroxybutanal

SKU 90034248 CAS 25714-71-0 Available on enquiry

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4-Hydroxybutanal is an organic compound primarily utilized as a chemical intermediate in synthetic research and specialized industrial applications. This product is identified by CAS number 25714-71-0 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 4-Hydroxybutanal from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90034248
CAS Number
25714-71-0
IUPAC Name
4-hydroxybutanal
EC Number
247-205-3
Exact Mass
88.0524
SMILES
C(CC=O)CO
InChIKey
PIAOXUVIBAKVSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c5-3-1-2-4-6/h3,6H,1-2,4H2
PubChem CID
93093

Synonyms

  • 4-Hydroxybutanal (exists as tautomeric mixture withTetrahydrofuran-2-ol)
  • 4-Hydroxybutanal and 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran
  • 4-Hydroxybutanal and 2-Hydroxytetrahydrofuran (Equilibrium Mixture)
  • 4-hydroxybutanal Basic information
  • 4-Hydroxybutyraldehyde
  • Butanal, 4-hydroxy-
  • gamma-hydroxybutyraldehyde

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-Hydroxybutanal used for?

4-Hydroxybutanal is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis and research applications.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 4-Hydroxybutanal?

The chemical formula for 4-Hydroxybutanal is C4H8O2 and it has a molecular weight of 88.11 g/mol.

How should 4-Hydroxybutanal be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place, typically under inert gas and refrigerated to maintain stability.

What grade of 4-Hydroxybutanal is available?

Molekula provides 4-Hydroxybutanal in high-purity research grades suitable for laboratory and analytical use.

Can Molekula supply 4-Hydroxybutanal in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 4-Hydroxybutanal in bulk quantities tailored to your specific project requirements.

What documentation comes with the order?

Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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