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Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate

Also known as: Ethyl-4-oxohexanoate, 4-Ketocaproic acid ethyl ester, 4-Ketohexansaeureethylester, 4-Oxo-hexansaeure-aethylester, 4-Oxohexanoic acid ethyl ester, 4-oxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate, Ethyl propionylpropionate, Hexanoic acid, 4-oxo-, ethyl ester, Hexanoic acid,4-oxo-,ethyl ester, ethyl 4-oxo-hexanoate, ethyl 4-oxohexanoate

Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate (CAS 3249-33-0) 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 221.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 88.3±19.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
3249-33-0
Jingsj CID
J-1386021-4
Molecular Formula
C8H14O3
Molecular Weight
158.195 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point221.0±13.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point88.3±19.9 °C
Exact Mass158.094299
PSA43.37000
LogP0.93
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 4-oxohexanoate?

The CAS number of Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate is 3249-33-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate?

Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate has molecular formula C8H14O3 and molecular weight 158.195 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate?

For Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate, Upstream Products: Methanol, ethylmagnesium iodide, Ethyl 4-oxo-5-hexenoate; Downstream Products: 3-Pentanone.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Ethyl 4-oxohexanoate (CAS 3249-33-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1386021-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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