Description

Ethyl 3-Oxotetrahydropyran-2-Carboxylate is a high-value, versatile heterocyclic building block and ester. This compound is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, prized for its reactive keto-ester functionality within a tetrahydropyran ring system. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of various drug candidates, particularly those containing dihydropyran or tetrahydropyran scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring complex heterocyclic cores.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile precursor for specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced material monomers.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in organic synthesis research for methodology development and the construction of natural product analogs.
• Process Chemistry: Investigated for scalable routes in the production of target molecules, leveraging its bifunctional reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Oxotetrahydropyran-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	122061-03-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-oxooxane-2-carboxylate; 2-Carbethoxy-3-oxotetrahydropyran; 3-Oxotetrahydropyran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-3-oxo-2H-pyran-2-carboxylate; 2H-Pyran-2-carboxylic acid, 3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-oxo-3,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-carboxylate; 3-Oxo-tetrahydro-pyran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Oxotetrahydropyran-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material integrity for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.