Description

(2-Oxo-Cyclohexyl)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile keto-ester intermediate with significant synthetic utility in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive ketone and an ester group, making it a key building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing functionalized cyclohexane rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its keto-ester moiety enables specific structural modifications.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other specialty chemicals requiring precise stereochemistry and functional group compatibility.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodologies like Michael additions, aldol condensations, and ring-closure reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Oxo-Cyclohexyl)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	13672-64-5
Molecular Formula	C9H14O3
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2-oxocyclohexyl)acetate; 2-(2-Oxocyclohexyl)acetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-(2-oxocyclohexyl)acetate; Acetic acid, (2-oxocyclohexyl)-, methyl ester; 2-Oxocyclohexaneacetic acid methyl ester; (2-Oxocyclohexyl)acetic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our (2-Oxo-Cyclohexyl)-Acetic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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