Description

Methyl 6-(Diethoxyphosphoryl)Hexanoate is a high-purity organophosphorus compound, specifically a phosphonate ester, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its versatile reactivity, enabling the introduction of a functionalized phosphonate moiety into target molecules, which is essential for constructing complex chemical architectures. This product is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a phosphonate functional group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized phosphonate-based ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of functional polymers, surface modifiers, and flame retardants.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing labeled compounds or probes for studying biochemical pathways.
• Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) Reaction: Acts as a reagent in HWE olefination reactions to form alkenes, a fundamental transformation in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-(Diethoxyphosphoryl)Hexanoate
CAS No.	151163-57-4
Molecular Formula	C11H23O5P
Molecular Weight	266.27 g/mol
Synonyms	6-(Diethoxyphosphoryl)hexanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-(diethoxyphosphinyl)hexanoate; Diethyl (5-methoxycarbonylpentyl)phosphonate; Hexanoic acid, 6-(diethoxyphosphinyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 6-phosphonohexanoate diethyl ester; CAS 151163-57-4
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-(Diethoxyphosphoryl)Hexanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical synthetic work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 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.