Methyl 3-oxohexanoate
Also known as: Methyl butyrylacetate, Butyrylacetic acid methyl ester, 3-Oxohexanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 3-oxocaproate, Hexanoic acid, 3-oxo-, methyl ester, Methyl butanoylacetate, 3-Ketohexanoic acid methyl ester
Methyl 3-oxohexanoate (CAS 30414-54-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.168 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -43°C, a boiling point of 193.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 73.2±18.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 30414-54-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-3784-3
- Molecular Formula
- C7H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 144.168 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -43°C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 193.0±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 73.2±18.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 144.078644 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 1.25 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.5±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.416 |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918300090 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 Methyl 3-oxohexanoate?
The CAS number of Methyl 3-oxohexanoate is 30414-54-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 3-oxohexanoate?
Methyl 3-oxohexanoate has molecular formula C7H12O3 and molecular weight 144.168 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 3-oxohexanoate?
For Methyl 3-oxohexanoate, Upstream Products: Methyl acetoacetate, Butyryl chloride, Methyl 2-hexenoate; Downstream Products: Propylthiouracil, 3-n-Propyl-2-pyrazolin-5-one, 3-Hydroxyhexanoic acid.
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