tert-Butyl 6-oxohexanoate

• CAT Number: L004000
• CAS Number: 84201-77-4
• Molecular Formula: C10H18O3
• Molecular Weight: 186.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: tert-butyl 6-oxohexanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O3/c1-10(2,3)13-9(12)7-5-4-6-8-11/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: NLHDDMANTVRMMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)OC(=O)CCCCC=O

tert-Butyl 6-oxohexanoate (Cat.No:L004000) is an organic compound with a six-carbon chain containing a ketone group at the sixth position and a tert-butyl group attached to the first carbon as an ester. This compound serves as a versatile chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. The tert-butyl ester protects the ketone functionality during reactions, making it valuable in various synthetic transformations. Its applications extend to the production of diverse organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, in both laboratory and industrial settings.