Description

Ethyl 6-Chloro-6-Oxohexanoate is a versatile organic ester building block characterized by its reactive chloro and keto functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a strategic handle for further chemical elaboration. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized hexanoate backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive sites allow for the introduction of specific bioactive moieties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for heterocyclic chemistry, chain elongation, and the preparation of more complex esters and acids via nucleophilic substitution or reduction reactions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers, coatings, and plasticizers, where it can be incorporated to modify physical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific ester-based aroma compounds, subject to purity and regulatory compliance.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Chloro-6-Oxohexanoate
CAS No.	1071-71-2
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClO3
Molecular Weight	192.64 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-6-oxohexanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-chloro-6-oxohexanoate; Ethyl 6-chloro-6-oxocaproate; 6-Chloro-6-oxocaproic acid ethyl ester; 5-Carbethoxyvaleryl chloride; 6-Chloro-6-oxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-chloroformylvalerate; 5-(Chloroformyl)pentanoic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	213-984-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Chloro-6-Oxohexanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, as the compound is sensitive to moisture and hydrolysis. Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.450

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.