Description

3-Ketooctanoic Acid is a versatile medium-chain keto acid with significant utility in organic synthesis and industrial applications. Its unique structure, featuring a ketone group on the beta carbon, makes it a valuable building block for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the fine chemical, fragrance, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Acts as a building block for creating specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including condensation and cyclization processes, to construct complex molecular frameworks.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in metabolic studies and as a substrate or intermediate in enzymatic and microbial transformation research.
• Polymer Additive: Can be used in the modification of polymers to introduce specific functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ketooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	13283-91-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Oxooctanoic Acid; β-Ketooctanoic Acid; 3-Oxocaprylic Acid; Octanoic acid, 3-oxo-; 3-Ketocaprylic Acid; 3-Oxo-n-octanoic Acid; 3-Oxooctanoate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ketooctanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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