Ethyl 2-oxohexanoate
[CAS 5753-96-8]

Identification

• Name: Ethyl 2-oxohexanoate
• Synonyms: 2-Oxohexanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl alpha-ketocaproate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄O₃
• Molecular Weight: 158.20
• CAS Registry Number: 5753-96-8
• EC Number: 962-756-6

Properties

• Density: 0.981
• Boiling point: 96 °C
• Flash point: 81 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315