Description

6-Oxohexanoic Acid is a versatile aliphatic keto acid that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, polymers, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to novel crop protection solutions.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce ketone functionality into polymers, enhancing properties like adhesion and thermal stability.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in metabolic pathway studies and as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and proteomics research.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of advanced materials, including coatings and composites with specific functional characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxohexanoic Acid
CAS No.	928-81-4
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Oxohexanoic Acid; 5-Formylvaleric Acid; 5-Carboxyvaleraldehyde; Adipaldehyde Acid; 6-Oxocaproic Acid; Oxohexanoic Acid; 6-Ketohexanoic Acid; Hexanoic acid, 6-oxo-
EINECS	213-184-9

Quality Control

Our 6-Oxohexanoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, from R&D to commercial-scale manufacturing.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	64 - 68 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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