2-Pentanone, 5-hydroxy-3-mercapto- (6CI,7CI,9CI)

• CAT Number: M080792
• CAS Number: 15678-01-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H10O2S
• Molecular Weight: 134.19
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Pentanone, 5-hydroxy-3-mercapto- (6CI,7CI,9CI)
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-hydroxy-3-sulfanylpentan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O2S/c1-4(7)5(8)2-3-6/h5-6,8H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BEIYSLIPXPVYNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C(CCO)S

2-Pentanone, 5-hydroxy-3-mercapto- (6CI, 7CI, 9CI)(CAT: M080792) is a multifunctional organic compound bearing both hydroxy and thiol groups along with a ketone moiety, making it highly reactive and valuable in synthetic and analytical chemistry. Its unique combination of functional groups allows it to act as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of sulfur-containing bioactive molecules, flavor compounds, and specialty chemicals. The thiol group provides nucleophilic reactivity, while the hydroxy and ketone groups enable further derivatization through esterification or condensation reactions. This compound is also of interest in olfactory research and flavor chemistry due to its potential contribution to complex aroma profiles.