Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Hexyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrochloride (CAS: 140898-91-5)?
Answer
Hexyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrochloride (CAS: 140898-91-5) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 261.35 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 2.3 and is slightly soluble in water. It is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is reactive due to the presence of the amino and carboxylic acid groups, which can participate in condensation and substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
140898-91-5
English Name
Hexyl 5-amino-4-oxopentanoate hydrochloride (1:1)
Molecular Formula
C11H22ClNO3
Molecular Weight
251.75 g/mol
SMILES
Cl.CCCCCCOC(=O)CCC(=O)CN
InChIKey
LZYXPFZBAZTOCH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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