Description

Ethyl 5-Oxooxane-2-Carboxylate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced, high-efficacy pesticides and herbicides, where its stereochemistry is crucial for biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex fragrance compounds, flavors, and specialty performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies within university and corporate research laboratories.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of specialized polymers and functional materials requiring specific stereochemical configurations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 5-Oxooxane-2-Carboxylate
CAS No.	1408075-77-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 5-oxotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-carboxylate; 2H-Pyran-2-carboxylic acid, 5-oxotetrahydro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-oxotetrahydropyran-2-carboxylate; 5-Oxotetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-carboxylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-oxooxane-2-carboxylate; Oxane-2-carboxylic acid, 5-oxo-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Oxooxane-2-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by HPLC, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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 oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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