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2-Butanone, or methyl ethyl ketone, is a flammable, fairly volatile, water-soluble, organic liquid. Available in various quantities, it is an industrial solvent used to produce plastics, textiles, paraffin wax, household products, chemicals, etc.
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1-Hydroxy-2-butanone is a natural compound isolated from Bamboo Juice. It acts as a key intermediate for ethambutol, which has anti-tuberculosis effects. This chemical appears as a colorless to light yellow liquid with a density of 1.0272 g/cm3.
Key intermediate for ethambutol
Natural compound isolated from bamboo juice
Anti-tuberculosis effects
Molecular formula: C4H8O2
Structure classification includes ketones, aldehydes, and acids
Initial source from microorganisms and as an endogenous metabolite
Soluble in DMSO (200 mg/mL)
Recommended storage in pure form at -20°C for 3 years or 4°C for 2 years
Recommended storage in solvent at -80°C for 6 months or -20°C for 1 month
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