Description

Methyl6-Oxodecanoate CAS NO 61820-00-6 is a high-purity keto ester compound, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a ketone and an ester functional group, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific aliphatic chain modifications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the keto ester moiety is integral to biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of complex musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various name reactions, including Claisen condensations and Grignard additions, for constructing carbon chains.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-Oxodecanoate
CAS No.	61820-00-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	200.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 6-oxodecanoate; 6-Oxodecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-oxocaprate; 6-Ketodecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-ketodecanoate; 6-Oxo-decanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl ester of 6-oxodecanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 6-Oxodecanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.