Description

Methyl 5-Oxohexanoate is a versatile keto ester intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive ketone and an ester group, which makes it a key building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists, as well as production units in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a building block for musk-like odorants and complex flavor molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in aldol condensations, Grignard reactions, and reductive amination processes to introduce functionalized hexanoate chains.
• Chemical Research: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development and scale-up studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Oxohexanoate
CAS No.	13984-50-4
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-oxohexanoate; Methyl 5-ketohexanoate; 5-Oxohexanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl levulinate, 3-methyl-; Methyl β-acetylpropionate; 3-Acetylpropionic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-acetylbutyrate; Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Oxohexanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.