Description

6-Bromo-3-oxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester is a versatile brominated ketoester building block used in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive carbonyl and bromoalkyl functionalities, which enable its use in constructing complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring functionalized alkyl chains or heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, such as alkylations and Michael additions, due to its active methylene group.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) for methodological studies and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-3-oxo-hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	805251-01-8
Molecular Formula	C8H13BrO3
Molecular Weight	237.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Bromo-3-oxohexanoate; 6-Bromo-3-oxocaproic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Oxo-6-bromohexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-Bromo-3-oxohexanoate; 6-Bromo-3-ketohexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 6-Bromo-β-ketocaproic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (6-Bromo-3-oxohexanoate)
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-Bromo-3-oxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.