Pentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo- (9CI)

• CAT Number: M101744
• CAS Number: 142896-51-3
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 132.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Pentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo- (9CI)
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-hydroxy-4-oxopentanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H8O4/c1-3(6)4(7)2-5(8)9/h4,7H,2H2,1H3,(H,8,9)
• InChIKey: IQZHXDCQZNRIRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C(CC(=O)O)O

Pentanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-4-oxo- (9CI)（Cat No.:M101744） is a specialized organic molecule, categorized under keto acids due to the presence of both ketone and carboxylic acid functionalities. Structurally, it consists of a five-carbon chain (pentanoic acid) with a hydroxyl group at the third carbon and a ketone group at the fourth carbon. These functional groups make it a reactive compound, potentially useful in biochemical processes or as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Its specific arrangement and functionalities may offer applications in developing pharmaceuticals, particularly those involving metabolic pathways or energy production.