Description

Methyl 3-Oxohept-6-Ynoate is a versatile bifunctional chemical intermediate featuring both a ketone and an alkyne ester group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing heterocyclic compounds and novel molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic structures like pyrroles or furans.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for monomers or cross-linking agents in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the creation of molecular probes and tags due to its reactive alkyne group, which can participate in click chemistry reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and synthetic organic chemistry studies in academic and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Oxohept-6-Ynoate
CAS No.	100330-50-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-oxohept-6-ynoate; 6-Heptynoic acid, 3-oxo-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-oxo-6-heptynoate; 3-Oxo-6-heptynoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-keto-6-heptynoate; 3-Keto-6-heptynoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Oxohept-6-Ynoate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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 heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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