Methyl 4-acetyl-5-oxohexanoate

CAS Number13984-53-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight186.21 g/mol
Methyl 4-acetyl-5-oxohexanoate
What is Methyl 4-acetyl-5-oxohexanoate?
Methyl 4-acetyl-5-oxohexanoate is a chemical compound with CAS number 13984-53-7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Methyl 4-acetyl-5-oxohexanoate is a β-ketoester, has been used:
• in modified Knorr condensation for the synthesis of pyrrole1
• to identify the Michael addition product by using GC and GC-MS2
• in preparation of dibenzyl-3,6-dimethylpyra
Specifications
Linear Formula
(CH3CO)2CHCH2CH2CO2CH3
Molecular Weight
186.21 g/mol
Assay/Purity
98%
Boiling Point
182 °C/48 mmHg(lit.)
Density
1.066 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
