Description

Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate is a versatile bifunctional ester-alcohol compound, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structure, featuring both an ester and a terminal hydroxyl group, makes it a key building block for creating polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new materials or active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a hydroxyhexanoate moiety.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used in the production of specialty polyesters and polyurethanes to modify flexibility, hydrophilicity, and cross-linking density.
• Flavor & Fragrance Synthesis: Acts as a building block for creating lactones and other complex aroma chemicals used in perfumery and food flavoring.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators that incorporate ester and alcohol functionalities.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in coatings, adhesives, and sealants formulations to enhance durability and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a protected or functionalized synthon in multi-step laboratory-scale and industrial organic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate
CAS No.	5299-60-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16O3
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Hydroxycaproate; Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate; 6-Hydroxycaproic Acid Ethyl Ester; Hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl ω-hydroxycaproate; ω-Hydroxycaproic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	226-145-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with each shipment and are 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.980 - 1.010

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