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Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate

Also known as: Ethyl 4-acetylbutyrate, 4-Acetylbutyric acid ethyl ester, 5-Oxohexanoic acid ethyl ester, 5-Ketocaproic acid ethyl ester, Hexanoic acid, 5-oxo-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 4-acetylbutanoate, Ethyl 5-oxocaproate, Ethyl 4-acetylbutyrate 98%, 4-Acetylbutyricacidethylester, 5-oxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester

Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate (CAS 13984-57-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H14O3 and a molecular weight of 158.195 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 222.1±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 69.4±0.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
13984-57-1
Jingsj CID
J-12016-1
Molecular Formula
C8H14O3
Molecular Weight
158.195 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point222.1±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point69.4±0.0 °C
Exact Mass158.094299
PSA43.37000
LogP0.86
Vapor Pressure0.1±0.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.421

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2918300090
Summary2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate?

The CAS number of Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate is 13984-57-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate?

Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate has molecular formula C8H14O3 and molecular weight 158.195 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate?

For Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate, Upstream Products: Diethyl 2-(3-oxobutyl)malonate, Ethyl acrylate, Ethyl Glutaryl Chloride; Downstream Products: 4-(5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-1,8-naphthyridin-2-yl)butanoic acid, 5-methylhex-5-enoic acid, 1,3-Cyclohexanedione.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Ethyl 5-oxohexanoate (CAS 13984-57-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-12016-1 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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