β-Formylpropionic Acid(CAT: R021364) is a specialized organic compound with a formyl group attached to the beta position of a propionic acid chain. This compound is often utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Due to its reactive aldehyde group, β-Formylpropionic Acid is valuable in creating complex molecules through aldol condensations, reductions, and other organic transformations. Its role in building biologically active compounds makes it essential in medicinal chemistry and drug development, particularly in the production of compounds that require specific structural modifications. Additionally, β-Formylpropionic Acid is used in research to explore new synthetic pathways and chemical reactions.
| Catalog Number | R021364 |
| CAS Number | 692-29-5 |
| Synonyms | 3-Formylpropanoic Acid; 3-Formylpropionic Acid; 4-Oxobutanoic acid; 4-Oxobutyric acid; Butyraldehydic Acid; 3-Formylpropanoic Acid; Succinic Acid Semialdehyde; Succinic Semialdehyde; γ-Oxybutyric Acid |
| Molecular Formula | C4H6O3 |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Storage | -20°C |
| IUPAC Name | 4-oxobutanoic acid |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c5-3-1-2-4(6)7/h3H,1-2H2,(H,6,7) |
| InChIKey | UIUJIQZEACWQSV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(CC(=O)O)C=O |
