Description

6-Oxo-Octanoic Acid is a versatile keto acid intermediate with significant utility in organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. Its reactive carbonyl and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with aliphatic chain structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Serves as a starting material for the creation of musk-like odorants and complex flavor compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for carbon chain elongation, cyclization reactions, and the synthesis of heterocycles.
• Biochemical Research: Used in metabolic studies and as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxo-Octanoic Acid
CAS No.	4233-57-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxooctanoic Acid; 6-Ketooctanoic Acid; 6-Oxocaprylic Acid; Octanoic acid, 6-oxo-; 6-Oxo-n-octanoic acid; Levulinic acid, propyl-; 6-Keto-n-octanoic acid
EINECS	224-191-2

Quality Control

Our 6-Oxo-Octanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding applications in regulated industries.

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 bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

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