Description

Ethyl 2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate is a versatile cyclic keto ester that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and an ester group, which enables its use in complex multi-step reactions to construct pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic workflows.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing complex cyclohexane-based ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the cyclohexanone moiety is required.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of musky and woody aroma chemicals due to its cyclic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Dieckmann condensations, Michael additions, and other C-C bond-forming reactions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and the discovery of new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Oxocyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS No.	1655-07-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O3
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate; 2-Oxocyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl cyclohexanone-2-carboxylate; Ethyl 2-ketocyclohexanecarboxylate; 2-Carbethoxycyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; 1-Oxaspiro[2.5]octane-2-carboxylic acid, ethyl ester (tautomer); Ethyl 1-oxaspiro[2.5]octane-2-carboxylate
EINECS	216-757-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4600 - 1.4700
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/cm³

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