Description

Hexanoic Acid, 3-Formyl-, Ethyl Ester is a versatile organic ester building block, valued for its formyl and ester functional groups which make it a key intermediate in sophisticated organic syntheses. Its primary commercial value lies in enabling the production of complex molecules for high-value sectors, ensuring precise molecular architecture. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific aldehyde functionality for further derivatization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its reactive formyl group is utilized to construct complex heterocyclic structures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating unique ester-based aroma molecules and specialty flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for multi-step organic reactions, including nucleophilic addition and condensation reactions.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be used to introduce functional side chains into polymers, modifying properties like solubility and reactivity for specialty material applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Hexanoic Acid, 3-Formyl-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	54374-02-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Formylhexanoate; 3-Formylhexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Formylcaproate; 3-Oxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester (tautomeric form); Hexanoic acid, 3-formyl-, ethyl ester; 3-Carbaldehyde-hexanoic acid ethyl ester; 3-Formyl-caproic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl β-formylcaproate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Hexanoic Acid, 3-Formyl-, Ethyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to ensure consistency and suitability for your synthetic processes. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated industry applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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