Description

Ethyl 6-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-6-Oxohexanoate is a high-purity synthetic organic ester compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals. Its value lies in providing a versatile and reliable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures, enabling efficient synthesis pathways. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require precise and consistent chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in therapeutic areas requiring specific aryl ketone or hexanoate ester motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the 3,5-dimethylphenyl group imparts specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds requiring this specific esterified keto-acid structure.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via reactions at the ketone or ester functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 6-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-6-Oxohexanoate
CAS No.	898751-75-2
Molecular Formula	C16H22O3
Molecular Weight	262.35 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxo-6-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)hexanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-oxo-6-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)hexanoate; 6-(3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)hexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3,5-Dimethyl-ω-oxobenzenehexanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 6-(3,5-Dimethylbenzoyl)hexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 6-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)-6-oxo-, ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 6-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-6-Oxohexanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our standard grade meets high-purity specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC or GC), identity confirmation, 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 place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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