Quality Segment
assay
97%
form
liquid
refractive index
n20/D 1.437 (lit.)
bp
127-128 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
density
0.985 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
ester, hydroxyl
SMILES string
CCOC(=O)CCCCCO
InChI
1S/C8H16O3/c1-2-11-8(10)6-4-3-5-7-9/h9H,2-7H2,1H3
InChI key
HYXRUZUPCFVWAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate is an ethyl ester. Its concentration in bordeaux red wines has been evaluated. Two-step preparation of ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate via hydrolysis of e-caprolactone has been reported.
Application
Ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate is suitable for use in the synthesis of series of model phenol carbonate ester prodrugs having fatty acid-like structures. It may be used in the preparation of alkyl triflates. It may be used in the synthesis of ethyl 6-(trifluoromethylsulfonyloxy)hexanoate.
存储类别
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves