Methyl 3-Oxoheptanoate

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Synonyms :3-oxo-Heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 3-Oxoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Pentanoylacetate

Methyl 3-oxoheptanoate is used as a reagent to synthesize 4-oxymethyl-1,2-dioxanes, compounds that exhibit potent anti-malarial activity. Methyl 3-oxoheptanoate is also used as a reagent to prepare a series of substituted cyclopenta-[d]-pyrimidines, compounds that act as anti-microtubule (anticancer) agents.

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SKU RCLST037423
CAS number 39815-78-6
Molecular Formula C8H14O3
Catalog Number RCLST037423
Chemical Name Methyl 3-Oxoheptanoate
Synonyms 3-oxo-Heptanoic Acid Methyl Ester; 3-Oxoheptanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl Pentanoylacetate
Molecular Weight 158.19
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability No Data Available
Appearance Clear Colorless Oil
Storage Condition Refrigerator