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Atomfair Methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate C8H14O3 CAS 32493-32-6

Methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate (CAS No. 32493-32-6) is a high-purity organic ester with the molecular formula C8H14O3. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate , is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It features a reactive β-ketoester moiety, making it valuable for condensation reactions, Michael additions, and other nucleophilic transformations. The product is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with ≥95% purity (GC), ensuring consistency for laboratory and industrial applications. Suitable for use under inert conditions, it is packaged in amber glass bottles to prevent degradation. Store at 2-8°C in a dry, well-ventilated…

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Description

Methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate (CAS No. 32493-32-6) is a high-purity organic ester with the molecular formula C8H14O3. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate, is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It features a reactive β-ketoester moiety, making it valuable for condensation reactions, Michael additions, and other nucleophilic transformations. The product is supplied as a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with ≥95% purity (GC), ensuring consistency for laboratory and industrial applications. Suitable for use under inert conditions, it is packaged in amber glass bottles to prevent degradation. Store at 2-8°C in a dry, well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 32493-32-6
  • Complexity: 151
  • IUPAC Name: methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxo-pentanoate
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O3/c1-4-6(7(9)5-2)8(10)11-3/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3
  • InChI Key: CKGAUXMQNDHABI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 158.094294304
  • Molecular Formula: C8H14O3
  • Molecular Weight: 158.19
  • SMILES: CCC(C(=O)CC)C(=O)OC
  • Topological: 43.4
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 158.094294304
  • Synonyms: 32493-32-6, methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate, Pentanoic acid, 2-ethyl-3-oxo-, methyl ester, Methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxo-pentanoate, MFCD09954622, Methyl2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate, 2-Ethyl-3-oxopentanoic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxovalerate, SCHEMBL2564479, DTXSID90469900, CKGAUXMQNDHABI-UHFFFAOYSA-N, AKOS010952320, AT34228, 2-ethyl-3-oxo-pentanoic acid methyl ester

Application

Methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxopentanoate is widely employed as a building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its β-ketoester functionality enables participation in Claisen condensations and decarboxylation reactions. Researchers utilize it to develop active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals requiring branched-chain ketone intermediates. It is also investigated for flavor and fragrance applications due to its potential ester derivatives.

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