4-Hydroxybutyraldehyde, 1 g

4-Hydroxybutyraldehyde is produced to comply with established chemical quality standards as a 1 gram solid substance. This compound belongs to the aldehydes class, with a molecular formula of C4H6O2 and a molecular weight of 86.09 g/mol. It is a simple organic molecule featuring an aldehyde functional group (-CHO) attached to a butane chain. As a versatile building block, it can participate in various reactions, particularly those involving nucleophilic additions. Its high reactivity makes it suitable for the synthesis of more complex organic compounds. Additionally, it may find applications in the pharmaceutical industry due to its potential to form stable derivatives.

• CAS Number: 25714-71-0