Ethyl 2,4-dioxohexanoate

2,4-二氧代己酸乙酯

Also known as: Ethyl propionyl pyruvate, Ethyl 2,4-diketocaproate, Hexanoic acid, 2,4-dioxo-, ethyl ester, 2,4-Dioxohexanoic acid ethyl ester, 2,4-Dioxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, Propionylbrenztraubensaeure-aethylester, 2-Oxopentanoic propionic anhydride, AKOS MSC-0253, EINECS 236-228-4, FEMA No. 3278, ethyl 2,4-dioxohexanoate, ethyl propionyl pyruvate, 2,4-dioxohexanoate, 2,4-dioxo-hexanoic acid, Hexanoic acid,2,4-dioxo-,ethyl ester, Propionylbrenztraubensaeure-aethylester

Ethyl 2,4-dioxohexanoate (CAS 13246-52-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H12O4 and a molecular weight of 172.178 g/mol. It is also known as Ethyl propionyl pyruvate, Ethyl 2,4-diketocaproate and Hexanoic acid, 2,4-dioxo-, ethyl ester. Key properties include a boiling point of 233.8±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 95.4±19.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
13246-52-1
Jingsj CID
J-1141714-9
Molecular Formula
C8H12O4
Chinese Name
2,4-二氧代己酸乙酯
Molecular Weight
172.178 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point233.8±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point95.4±19.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2,4-dioxohexanoate?

The CAS number of Ethyl 2,4-dioxohexanoate is 13246-52-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2,4-dioxohexanoate?

Ethyl 2,4-dioxohexanoate has molecular formula C8H12O4 and molecular weight 172.178 g/mol.

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