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.
SKU | RCLST037423 |
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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 |