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Usage

Uses

Used in Chemical Synthesis:
Vinylglyoxylate is used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds. Its ability to form meta-depside bonds and interact with biopolymers and macromolecules makes it a versatile building block for creating a wide range of chemical products.
Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Vinylglyoxylate is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate for the development of new drugs. Its unique chemical structure allows it to be incorporated into drug molecules, potentially enhancing their efficacy and bioavailability.
Used in Polymer Industry:
Vinylglyoxylate is used as a monomer in the production of polymers. Its double bond at position 3 enables it to participate in polymerization reactions, leading to the formation of polymers with specific properties and applications.
Used in Material Science:
Vinylglyoxylate is used as a component in the development of advanced materials. Its chemical reactivity and ability to form covalent bonds with other molecules make it a valuable asset in the creation of materials with tailored properties for various applications.

InChI:InChI=1/C4H4O3/c1-2-3(5)4(6)7/h2H,1H2,(H,6,7)

Upstream product

• 497-06-3 3,4-butenediol 
• 16979-06-9 2-oxo-2-vinylethanal 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

VO(acac)2: An efficient catalyst for the oxidation of aldehydes to the corresponding acids in the presence of aqueous H2O2

VO(acac)2 catalyzes the oxidation of aldehydes (aromatic, aliphatic, and heterocyclic) to the corresponding acids efficiently and selectively in the presence of H2O2 as an oxidant. This method possesses functional-group compatibility, easy workup procedure, and shorter reaction time. The reaction is highly dependent on the solvent used. Performance of titania-supported VO(acac)2 in the oxidation of aldehyde was also investigated. Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart . New York.

Synthesis and applications of 2-oxo-4-methylthiobutyric acid, its salts and its derivatives

The invention relates to a process for preparing 2-oxo-4-methylthiobutyric acid (I), its salts and its derivatives in which R represents a group chosen from COOH, COOR′, NH2, NHR′ or NR′R″, where R′ and R″ are chosen, independently of one another, from the group of linear or branched alkyl radicals having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms and cycloalkyl radicals having from 3 to 12 carbon atoms, according to which process but-3-ene-1,2-diol (II) is catalytically and selectively oxidized to give 2-oxobut-3-enoic acid (III) and methyl mercaptan is selectively condensed with 2-oxobut-3-enoic acid (III). 2-Oxo-4-methylthiobutyric acid (I), its salts and its derivatives are used as food supplement, in particular in animal nutrition.