4-Hydroxy-2-butanone

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₄H₈O₂
CAS Number	590-90-9

FC-0990192

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	4-hydroxybutan-2-one
SMILES	CC(=O)CCO
InChI Key	LVSQXDHWDCMMRJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C4H8O2/c1-4(6)2-3-5/h5H,2-3H2,1H3

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	156.3±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point	55.5±12.4 °C
Density	1.023

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Danger

Flash Point

55.5±12.4 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.