Ethyl 2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate, CAS No. 1655-07-8

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1655-07-8

Catalog No. EBD10622

CAS 1655-07-8

Name Ethyl 2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2-oxo-cyclohexanecarboxylicaciethylester ethyl1-oxo-2-cyclohexanecarboxylate ethyl2-cyclohexanone-1-carboxylate ethyl2-oxo-1-cyclohexanecarboxylate ethyl2-oxocylohexanecarboxylate ethyl2-oxylcyclohexanecarboxylic akos91391 akosmsc-0386 2-Cyclohexanonecarboxylicacidester ethyl(1R)-2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate ethyl(1S)-2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate Carbethoxycyclohexanone Ethyl-2-cyclohexanonecarboxylate Ethyl2-ketohexahydrobenzoate Ethyl2-CyclohexanoneCarbonate Ethyl2-cyclohexanonecarboxylate Ethyl2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate

Molecular Formula: C9H14O3

Molecular Weight: 170.21

MDL Number: MFCD00001631

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones

Product Description:

Ethyl 2-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate is a versatile organic compound featuring both a ketone and an ester functional group attached to a cyclohexane ring. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a molecular formula of C9H14O3. This structure makes it a valuable bifunctional building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is notably used in the preparation of various pharmaceuticals and biologically active compounds. For instance, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain prostaglandin analogs and other medicinally relevant structures that incorporate the cyclohexanone moiety. The reactivity of both the ketone and ester groups allows for diverse chemical transformations, including alkylations, condensations, and ring-forming reactions. As a common laboratory reagent, it is employed in academic and industrial research for developing new synthetic methodologies and constructing molecular libraries. It is commercially available from suppliers specializing in fine chemicals and organic synthesis building blocks.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 106 °C/11 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 96 °C

Density: 1.064 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.477(lit.)

Analytical Data

Appearance: Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid