Compound Q&A
What is Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate (CAS: 539-88-8)?
Answer
Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate is a chemical compound with the formula C7H14O3. It is a ketone ester characterized by a five-carbon chain with a ketone group at the fourth position and an ethyl ester group at the end. This compound is commonly used in organic synthesis and has applications in various scientific fields due to its reactivity and structural versatility.
About
CAS No
539-88-8
English Name
Ethyl 4-oxopentanoate
Molecular Formula
C7H12O3
Molecular Weight
144.17 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CCC(=O)C
InChIKey
GMEONFUTDYJSNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
