Description

6-Oxooctanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile keto ester intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and an ester group, makes it a valuable building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications such as flavor and fragrance synthesis and the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a building block for creating specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in aldol condensations, Grignard reactions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and the synthesis of novel compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxooctanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	4233-58-3
Molecular Formula	C10H18O3
Molecular Weight	186.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Oxooctanoate; Ethyl 6-Oxo-octanoate; Ethyl 6-Oxocaprylate; 6-Oxooctanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Ketooctanoate; 6-Ketooctanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Oxooctylate; Octanoic acid, 6-oxo-, ethyl ester
EINECS	224-191-7

Quality Control

Our 6-Oxooctanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Density (20°C)	0.96 - 1.00 g/mL

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