Ethyl 6-Hydroxyhexanoate 95.0%(GC)

95.0%(GC)


Linear Formula:  C8H16O3 
Molecular Weight:  160.21g/mol
CAS Number: 5299-60-5

Properties

Assay Purity >95%(GC)
Refractive index n20/D 1.437 (lit.)
B pt. 127-128 ℃/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density 0.985 g/mL at 25 ℃ (lit.)

Safety Information

Symbol
HS Code 2918199090
Flash point 113℃
Storage Temp. Store at room temperature
Storage Class 3
Packaging Glass Bottle
UN Number 2924

Description

Application
Ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate is suitable for use in the synthesis of series of model phenol carbonate ester prodrugs having fatty acid-like structures.[2]It may be used in the preparation of alkyl triflates.[1]It may be used in the synthesis of ethyl 6-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)hexanoate.

Purpose
For R&D use onlynot for drug household or other uses.

General Description
Ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate is an ethyl ester. Its concentration in bordeaux red wines has been evaluated. Two-step preparation of ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate via hydrolysis of e-caprolactone has been reported.