About 2-oxobutanoic acid
2-oxobutanoic acid (CAS 600-18-0) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol. It has an InChIKey of TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Properties
- CAS Number
- 600-18-0
- Formula
- C4H6O3
- Molecular Weight
- 102.09 g/mol
- IUPAC Name
- 2-oxobutanoic acid
- InChI Key
- TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Also Known As
2-oxobutanoic acid is also known as 2-ketobutyric acid, 2-oxobutyric acid, alpha-ketobutyric acid, 3-Methylpyruvic acid, Ketobutyrate, 2-oxobutyrate, among other names.
Description
2-oxobutanoic acid is a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is the 2-oxo derivative of butanoic acid. It is a short-chain fatty acid and a 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid. It is functionally related to a butyric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-oxobutanoate.
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