CAS 50461-74-0

Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate

Description:

Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate, also known as ethyl 3-oxopentanoate, is an organic compound characterized by its ester functional group and a ketone moiety. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity odor, making it potentially useful in flavoring and fragrance applications. The compound is soluble in organic solvents and exhibits moderate solubility in water due to its ester nature. Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate is often synthesized through the condensation of ethyl acetoacetate with an appropriate aldehyde or through other synthetic routes involving acylation reactions. Its chemical structure includes a five-carbon chain with a ketone group at the second position, contributing to its reactivity and potential applications in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. As with many organic compounds, it should be handled with care, observing appropriate safety protocols to mitigate any risks associated with its use.

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃

InChI: InChI=1/C7H12O3/c1-3-5-6(8)7(9)10-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=YERWBBMSDMSDKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(OCC)=O)(CCC)=O

Synonyms:

• 2-Oxo-Pentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
• 2-Oxo-Pentaroic Acid Ethyl Ester
• 2-Oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester
• 2-Oxovalericacidethylester
• Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate
• Ethyl 2-Oxovalerate
• Pentanoic Acid, 2-Oxo-, Ethyl Ester
• Pentanoicacid,2-Oxo-,Ethylester
• Valeric acid, 2-oxo-, ethyl ester
• 2-OXO-PENTAROIC ACID ETHYL ESTER, >95%
• Ethyl-2-oxo-pentanoate

Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

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Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃

Purity: 94%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 144.1684

Ref: IN-DA00DE17

Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

CAS: 50461-74-0

Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

Purity: 90%

Molecular weight: 144.17g/mol

Ref: 54-OR904458

Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate

CAS: 50461-74-0

Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate is an organic compound that belongs to the group of alcohols. It is a chiral molecule, which means that it has the property of non-superimposability on its mirror image. Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate can be synthesized from aspartic acid and formaldehyde under thermophilic conditions. This alcohol is used in the production of polyacrylamide gels and in the synthesis of amides. In addition, ethyl 2-oxopentanoate is used as a reagent for chemical reactions involving carbonyl compounds or stereogenic centers. This organic compound also binds to actinomycetes and sds-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃

Purity: Min. 75%

Molecular weight: 144.17 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FE140225

Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

CAS: 50461-74-0

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 144.17

Ref: 10-F078745

Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate

Controlled Product

CAS: 50461-74-0

Applications Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate is used as a reagent to synthesize selective CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonists. Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate is also used to synthesize derivatives of iminodiacid, an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme.
References Lange, J., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 48, 1823 (2005); Vincent, M., et al.: Tetrahedron Lett., 23, 1677 (2982)

Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 144.17

Ref: TR-E925805