Description

Methyl 3-Oxodecanoate is a high-purity keto ester compound, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring both a ketone and an ester functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific chiral centers and carbon chain lengths. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for the production of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of lipid-regulating agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its specific carbon backbone is incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musk analogs and other complex aroma chemicals, contributing to long-lasting scent profiles.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile substrate for Claisen condensations, Grignard reactions, and reduction processes to create chiral alcohols and diols.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be used to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Oxodecanoate
CAS No.	22348-96-5
Molecular Formula	C11H20O3
Molecular Weight	200.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Oxocaprate; 3-Oxodecanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Ketodecanoate; Methyl β-Ketodecanoate; Decanoic acid, 3-oxo-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-Oxodecanate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Oxodecanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use in GMP-compliant pharmaceutical synthesis and other high-value applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
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.