Methyl 2-oxohexanoate

CAS: 6395-83-1

Ref. 3D-GAA39583

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 2-oxohexanoate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Methyl 2-oxohexanoate is a synthetic chemical that is used as a solvent in organic synthesis. It can be deuterated to produce a deuterated derivative, which has been shown to have improved stability in an organic environment. Methyl 2-oxohexanoate has been used as the starting material for the asymmetric synthesis of some medicinal drugs, including the anti-inflammatory drug piroxicam. This chemical also has been shown to have anticancer activity due to its ability to inhibit fatty acid synthase and nutrient uptake in pancreatic cancer cells.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 144.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%