Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
-
- Category :
Organic chemicals and Derivatives/Aroma compounds
- CAS NO : 2305-25-1
- EC NO : 218-973-7
- Molecular Formula : C8H16O3
- Main Specifications : 99% min
- Synonyms : Ethyl 3-hydroxybhexanoate;ethyl (3R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate;ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxyhexanoate;
Package: 25kg，50kg 200kg
Uses : As an organic synthesis intermediate
Molecular Structure:
Product description:
What is the chemical of Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate ?
Appearance: Colorless to almost colorless transparent liquid ;
Odor: It has fruity and woody aromas, with a sweet aroma similar to peaches and apricots, naturally present in substances such as orange juice, pineapple, whiskey, etc.
Assay：99%min by GC ;
IR Identity: conform to standard ;
HNMR： conform to standard ;
carbon spectrum: conform to standard ;
Water by K. F.:0.5% max or as per the customer’s request ;
Loss on drying:0.5% max. or as per the customer’s request ;
Melting point: -22 °C;
boiling point: 150–152 °C（15 mm Hg）;
=============================================================================
Purpose:
Food flavor: According to the Chinese national standard GB 2760-96, 3-hydroxyhexanoate ethyl ester is a permitted food flavor, which is mainly used to prepare fruit essence such as berries, grapes, peaches, and is suitable for soft drinks, cold drinks, sweets, and baked goods.
Industrial application: As an organic synthesis intermediate, it is used to synthesize coupling components such as C.I. pigment orange 44, and also used in essence, medicine and material industries.
Other: Widely used in scientific research experiments and industrial production, some suppliers provide pharmaceutical grade and industrial grade products.
==============================================================================
Synthetic route
Using n-butanal and ethyl bromoacetate as raw materials, the product can be purified after reaction with a yield of 86% -95%.
It is formed by esterification of cinnamic acid and allyl alcohol in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid.
This compound can be prepared by esterification reaction of 3-hydroxyhexanoic acid and ethanol
Search Product