Description

6-(Diethylphosphono)-Hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity organophosphorus compound, specifically a phosphonate ester, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic building block in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both a phosphonate and an ester group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring phosphonate or modified carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, plant growth regulators, and other crop protection agents where the phosphonate moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized phosphonate-based ligands used in metal-catalyzed reactions and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, flame retardants, and surface-modifying agents due to its reactive ester and phosphonate groups.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent in Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons (HWE) olefination reactions for the precise formation of carbon-carbon double bonds in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-(Diethylphosphono)-Hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	54965-29-6
Molecular Formula	C12H25O5P
Molecular Weight	280.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-(Diethoxyphosphoryl)hexanoate; Diethyl (5-Ethoxycarbonylpentyl)phosphonate; Hexanoic acid, 6-(diethylphosphono)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-(Diethylphosphono)hexanoate; 6-(Diethoxyphosphinyl)hexanoic acid ethyl ester; Diethyl (5-Ethoxy-5-oxopentyl)phosphonate; (5-Ethoxy-5-oxopentyl)phosphonic acid diethyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-(Diethylphosphono)-Hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure compliance with exacting purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity	1.080 - 1.120

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