Description

Methyl 4-Oxohexanoate is a versatile keto ester intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, enabling complex molecular construction. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, flavor and fragrance manufacturing, and specialty chemical production, where it serves as a precursor for various active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing keto ester functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating complex aroma compounds and esters used in perfumery and food flavorings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in research and industrial-scale chemical production.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be used as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for developing new synthetic methodologies and compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Oxohexanoate
CAS No.	2955-62-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-oxohexanoate; Methyl levulinate propionate; 4-Oxohexanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl β-acetylbutyrate; 3-Acetylbutyric acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-acetylbutyrate; Hexanoic acid, 4-oxo-, methyl ester
EINECS	220-980-5

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Oxohexanoate is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	1.02 - 1.06 g/mL

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