Description

Methyl 3-Oxododecanoate is a high-purity keto ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined chemical structure, which provides a reliable and consistent starting point for the production of complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a specific fatty acid-derived keto ester backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a starting material for the creation of complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing more complex molecules via reactions at the ketone and ester functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers and coatings.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or analog in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Oxododecanoate
CAS No.	76835-64-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₄O₃
Molecular Weight	228.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-oxododecanoate; 3-Oxododecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-ketododecanoate; 3-Ketododecanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl β-ketolaurate; Methyl 3-oxolaurate; Dodecanoic acid, 3-oxo-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 3-Oxododecanoate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

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

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