Description

Ethyl 6-Cyano-2-Oxohexanoate is a versatile keto-ester building block with a reactive nitrile group, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with high precision and efficiency. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing piperidine or other nitrogen heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific keto-ester functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for custom synthesis and the development of specialty chemicals, including dyes and pigments.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry and process development for exploring new synthetic routes and reaction methodologies.
• Peptidomimetic Synthesis: Useful for constructing non-natural amino acid analogs and peptide backbone modifications in drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-Cyano-2-Oxohexanoate
CAS No.	890097-91-3
Molecular Formula	C9H13NO3
Molecular Weight	183.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 6-Cyano-2-oxohexanoate; 6-Cyano-2-oxo-hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Oxo-6-cyanohexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Oxo-6-cyanohexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 6-cyano-2-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-Cyano-2-oxopentanoate (common misnomer); Ethyl 6-Cyano-2-ketohexanoate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 6-Cyano-2-Oxohexanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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