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- 3-Hydroxy-hexanoic acid ethyl ester
- Caproic acid, β-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
- Ethyl 3-hydroxybhexanoate
- Hexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
- ethyl (3R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate
- ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxyhexanoate
Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is a fatty acid ester that belongs to the class of polylactates. It is a colorless liquid with an odor reminiscent of eugenol. Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate has been shown to undergo chemical reactions with diethyl succinate and ethyl bromoacetate, yielding ethyl decanoate and ethyl bromoacetate respectively. The optimal reaction conditions for this chemical conversion are: pentane as solvent, temperature at 130 °C, and pressure at 1.5 MPa. The product of this reaction is ethyl decanoate, which is used in perfumery and flavorings.
Chemical properties
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