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Methyl 4-acetyl-5-oxohexanoate

Methyl 4-acetyl-5-oxohexanoate chemical structure
CAS Number13984-53-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight186.21 g/mol

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-dimethylpyrazine-2,5-dicarboxylate3

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.)

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