Description

6-Methoxy-Hexanoic Acid is a versatile organic acid ester intermediate valued for its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a methoxy-terminated alkyl chain. This unique structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced manufacturing. It is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce specific alkoxy and acid functionalities into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a functionalized hexanoic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its alkoxy chain can influence bioavailability and activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polyesters, polyamides, and coatings with tailored solubility and flexibility properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: A potential precursor for mesogenic compounds and charge-transport materials used in display technologies and organic electronics.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of ester-based aroma compounds, contributing to complex scent and flavor profiles.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The acid group can be activated for amide or ester formation, while the methoxy group can participate in ether cleavage or modification reactions, enabling diverse synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methoxy-Hexanoic Acid
CAS No.	41639-61-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O3
Molecular Weight	146.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxycaproic Acid; 5-Methoxypentane-1-carboxylic Acid; Hexanoic acid, 6-methoxy-; 6-Methoxyhexanoic acid; 6-Methoxy-1-hexanoic acid; Methoxyhexanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methoxy-Hexanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, ensure containers are clearly labeled and stored on secondary containment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Density	Contact for details

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