759-66-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-METHYL-3-OXO-PENTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER
• Synonyms: 2-METHYL-3-OXO-PENTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER;Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxopentanoate;Inchi=1/C8H14o3/C1-4-7(9)6(3)8(10)11-5-2/H6H,4-5H2,1-3h;Pentanoic acid, 2-methyl-3-oxo-, ethyl ester;2-METHYL-3-OXO-PENTANOIC
• CAS NO: 759-66-0
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 158.19
• Mol File: 759-66-0.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 199.4°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 75.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.979g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.342mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.419
• PKA: 11.87±0.46(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-METHYL-3-OXO-PENTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-METHYL-3-OXO-PENTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER(759-66-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-METHYL-3-OXO-PENTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER(759-66-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 759-66-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-Methyl-3-oxo-pentanoic acid ethyl ester is a chemical compound with a molecular formula of C7H12O3. It is often used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry due to its fruity and sweet aroma. 2-METHYL-3-OXO-PENTANOIC ACID ETHYL ESTER is also commonly found in perfumes and fragrances, as well as in the production of other synthetic organic compounds. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor and is flammable. Its main applications include its use as a fragrance in personal care products and as a flavoring agent in the food industry.

InChI:InChI=1/C8H14O3/c1-4-7(9)6(3)8(10)11-5-2/h6H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-/m0/s1

Upstream product

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Downstream Products

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• 105-37-3 Ethyl propionate 
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• 203726-07-2 (2Z)-(+)-ethyl 2-methyl-3-[(S)-α-methylbenzylamino]-2-pentenoate 
• 428454-81-3 (Z)-2-Methyl-3-((R)-1-phenyl-ethylamino)-pent-2-enoic acid ethyl ester 
• 71-23-8 propan-1-ol 

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