4-Chloro-3-oxobutyric acid

• CAT Number: L007260
• CAS Number: 27807-84-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H5ClO3
• Molecular Weight: 136.53
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H5ClO3/c5-2-3(6)1-4(7)8/h1-2H2,(H,7,8)
• InChIKey: UCTNTYHJFWMUBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(=O)CCl)C(=O)O

4-Chloro-3-oxobutyric acid（Cat No.:L007260）, is a chemical compound important in biochemical processes and organic synthesis. Its molecular formula is C4H5ClO3. This compound is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of the amino acid valine and is involved in the valine, leucine, and isoleucine biosynthetic pathways. It serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various important organic molecules. In research and pharmaceutical applications, 4-chloro-3-oxobutyric acid is utilized as a building block to create complex compounds for medicinal chemistry studies, contributing significantly to the development of novel drugs and chemical entities.