The 2-Oxobutyric acid is an organic compound with the formula C₄H₆O₃. The IUPAC name of this chemical is 2-oxobutanoic acid. With the CAS registry number 600-18-0, it is also named as methyl-Pyruvic acid. The product's category is Pharmaceutical Raw Materials.

Physical properties about 2-Oxobutyric acid are: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.71; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -3.51; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -4.42; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 1; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 1; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (11)Polar Surface Area: 43.37 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.427; (13)Molar Refractivity: 22.17 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 86.3 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 8.79×10^-24cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 40.8 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.182 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 65 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 45.66 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 177.8 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.482 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 1-amino-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid. This reaction will need reagent 0.1 M tris(hydroxymethyl) aminomethane buffer (pH 8.5). The reaction time is 60 min with reaction temperature of 30 °C. The yield is about 100%.

Uses of 2-Oxobutyric acid: it can be used to produce 2-oxo-butyric acid ethyl ester by heating. It will need reagent HCl.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. When you are using it, wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(C(=O)O)CC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C4H6O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
(3)InChIKey: TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYAT
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H2,1H3,(H,6,7)
(5)Std. InChIKey: TYEYBOSBBBHJIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N