Ethyl (1-hydroxycyclohexyl)acetate

CAS: 5326-50-1

Ref. 3D-FE144137

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl (1-hydroxycyclohexyl)acetate
• Synonyms: Cyclohexaneacetic Acid, 1-Hydroxy-, Ethyl Ester

Description

Ethyl (1-hydroxycyclohexyl)acetate is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water. It has an odor like that of benzene, and its chemical formula is C6H11O3. The melting point of this compound is -23 °C, with a boiling point of 83 °C. Ethyl (1-hydroxycyclohexyl)acetate can be produced by dry distillation of benzene or by the reaction between butyrate and aluminium in the presence of dry benzene as a catalyst. Its molecular weight is 122.14 g/mol and its elemental analysis reveals that it contains hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, and tantalum on the periodic table. This compound can be used as a reagent to produce ethyl acetate by reacting with butyrate. It also serves as a precursor for other organic compounds such as propionate via alcoholysis or oxidation reactions.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 186.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O3/c1-2-13-9(11)8-10(12)6-4-3-5-7-10/h12H,2-8H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=VEWIMVJKELSRSO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CC1(O)CCCCC1