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Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate (CAS 3249-68-1)

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Alternate Names:
Ethyl butyrylacetate
CAS Number:
3249-68-1
Molecular Weight:
158.19
Molecular Formula:
C8H14O3
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Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate functions as a reagent in organic synthesis. It acts as an acylating agent in the presence of suitable catalysts, facilitating the formation of esters and other derivatives. Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate′s mechanism of action involves participating in acylation reactions, where it donates its acyl group to other molecules, leading to the formation of new compounds. This process occurs through the interaction of the carbonyl group in ethyl 3-oxohexanoate with suitable nucleophiles, resulting in the formation of acyl derivatives. Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate′s mechanism of action at the molecular level involves the transfer of its acyl group to other molecules, enabling the formation of diverse organic compounds.


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Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate, 25 g

sc-239904
25 g
$32.00