Ethyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate CAS 79685-55-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.79685-55-5
Molecular FormulaC8H13ClO3
Molecular Weight192.64 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Ethyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate CAS 79685-55-5 chemical structure

Description

Structurally, Ethyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate (C8H13ClO3) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, chlorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 2.0, corresponding to approximately 2 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 192.64 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

Ethyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate (CAS 79685-55-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H13ClO3 and a molecular weight of 192.64 g/mol.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), Ethyl 6-chloro-5-oxohexanoate meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H13ClO3
Molecular Weight192.64 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityHygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)2.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1979
Halogen ContentCl-containing

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