Description

Ethyl 4-Oxocyclohexanecarboxylate is a versatile cyclic keto-ester intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and an ester group, which makes it a key building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with cyclohexane-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for cyclization reactions, Michael additions, and other key transformations to create novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of new polymeric materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Oxocyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS No.	17159-79-4
Molecular Formula	C9H14O3
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Oxocyclohexanecarboxylate; Ethyl 4-Ketocyclohexanecarboxylate; 4-Carbethoxycyclohexanone; 1-Carbethoxy-4-ketocyclohexane; Ethyl Cyclohexanone-4-carboxylate; NSC 163045
EINECS	241-212-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Oxocyclohexanecarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.