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CAS 20826-94-2

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Ethyl 2-oxocyclopentylacetate

Description:
Ethyl 2-oxocyclopentylacetate, with the CAS number 20826-94-2, is an organic compound characterized by its ester functional group. It features a cyclopentane ring that is substituted with a ketone (2-oxo) and an ethyl acetate moiety. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor, making it potentially useful in flavor and fragrance applications. Ethyl 2-oxocyclopentylacetate is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic nature. Its chemical structure allows for various reactivity, including potential participation in nucleophilic addition reactions due to the electrophilic carbonyl group. The compound may also exhibit biological activity, which could be of interest in medicinal chemistry. As with many organic compounds, handling should be done with care, following appropriate safety protocols to avoid inhalation or skin contact.
Formula:C9H14O3
InChI:InChI=1/C9H14O3/c1-2-12-9(11)6-7-4-3-5-8(7)10/h7H,2-6H2,1H3
InChI key:PJMKFKUFBDXYEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:CCOC(=O)CC1CCCC1=O
Synonyms:
  • Ethyl(2-oxo-cyclopentyl)acetate
  • ethyl [(1R)-2-oxocyclopentyl]acetate
  • ethyl [(1S)-2-oxocyclopentyl]acetate
  • ETHYL 2-OXOCYCLOPENTYLACETATE
  • Ethyl 2-oxocyclopentylacetate,95%
  • Ethyl 2-Oxocyclopentaneacetate
  • 2-(carbethoxymethyl)cyclopentanone
  • (2-OXO-CYCLOPENTYL)-ACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
  • 2-(ETHOXYCARBONYLMETHYL)CYCLOPENTANONE
  • 2-OXOCYCLOPENTANEACETIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
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