4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone

• CAT Number: R063560
• CAS Number: 5436-21-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,1-Dimethoxy-3-butanone; 3-Oxobutyraldehyde 1-(Dimethyl Acetal); 3-Oxobutyraldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; 4,4-Dimethoxybutane-2-one; Acetoacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; Acetylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; Formylacetone Dimethyl Acetal; NSC 21538; NSC 5972
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 4,4-dimethoxybutan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O3/c1-5(7)4-6(8-2)9-3/h6H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: PJCCSZUMZMCWSX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)CC(OC)OC

4,4-Dimethoxy-2-butanone（Cat No.:R063560）is a versatile organic compound featuring a ketone group at the 2-position and two methoxy groups at the terminal carbon. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. The dimethoxy functionality enhances its stability and solubility in organic solvents, while the ketone group offers a reactive site for nucleophilic addition, condensation, or reduction reactions. Its reactivity and functional group compatibility make it useful for constructing complex molecules and exploring reaction mechanisms in synthetic and medicinal chemistry.