111490-79-0 | Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	95%	in stock	$70.00	$49.00
1g	95%	in stock	$188.00	$131.00
5g	95%	in stock	$628.00	$439.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AD40066
• Chemical Name: Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
• CAS Number: 111490-79-0
• Molecular Formula: C10H18O3
• Molecular Weight: 186.24811999999997
• MDL Number: MFCD31651518
• SMILES: CC(=O)CCCC(=O)OC(C)(C)C

Upstream Synthesis Route

Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester, also known as tert-Butyl 5-oxohexanoate, is commonly utilized in chemical synthesis for its versatile reactivity and structural properties. This compound serves as a valuable building block in the creation of various organic molecules through a range of reactions and transformations. In particular, tert-Butyl 5-oxohexanoate can be employed in esterification, acylation, and nucleophilic addition reactions to introduce functional groups or modify existing chemical structures. Its unique combination of a seven-carbon backbone and the oxo substituent provides opportunities for regioselective modifications and the synthesis of complex organic compounds with desired properties. Furthermore, the tert-butyl ester group confers stability and protection to the molecule during various synthetic processes, making it a versatile and valuable reagent in organic synthesis.