Compound Q&A
What is Ethyl 4-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS: 17159-79-4)?
Answer
Ethyl 4-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS: 17159-79-4) is a cyclic ester compound with the chemical formula C9H14O4. It features a six-membered cyclohexane ring with a ketone group at the 4-position and an ethyl ester group. Known for its stability and reactivity in organic synthesis, it is commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing processes.
About
CAS No
17159-79-4
English Name
Ethyl 4-oxocyclohexanecarboxylate
Molecular Formula
C9H14O3
Molecular Weight
170.21 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1CCC(=O)CC1
InChIKey
ZXYAWONOWHSQRU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
