Description

Ethyl 7-Oxododecanoate is a high-purity keto ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its well-defined chemical structure, which enables precise and efficient downstream transformations for the production of complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with long aliphatic chains or specific ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific keto ester precursors.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musk compounds and other complex aroma chemicals in the perfumery and flavor industry.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable substrate for various organic reactions, including Grignard additions, reductions, and cyclizations in research and fine chemical production.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polyesters and other functional polymers with tailored properties.
• Lubricant and Plasticizer Additive Synthesis: Intermediate for manufacturing specialized esters used as synthetic lubricant base stocks or polymer plasticizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 7-Oxododecanoate
CAS No.	58262-36-5
Molecular Formula	C14H26O3
Molecular Weight	242.36 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxododecanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 7-Oxolaurate; Dodecanoic acid, 7-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 7-Ketododecanoate; 7-Ketododecanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 7-Oxododecanoate; LAURIC ACID, 7-OXO-, ETHYL ESTER
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 7-Oxododecanoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for industrial applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic analysis, to ensure compliance with agreed specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and 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 holding under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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