Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate

Name: Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050438

About Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate

Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate is an ester carrying the CAS registry number 50461-74-0. The compound has the formula C7H12O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 144.17 g/mol. It is also known as Ethyl 2-oxovalerate or Pentanoic acid, 2-oxo-, ethyl ester.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 4 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for fine chemical synthesis and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Fine chemical synthesis
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-050438
CAS Number	50461-74-0
IUPAC name	ethyl 2-oxopentanoate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₂O₃
Molecular weight	144.17 g/mol
Exact mass	144.0786
InChIKey	YERWBBMSDMSDKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(=O)C(=O)OCC
PubChem CID	123521

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-oxovalerate, Pentanoic acid, 2-oxo-, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-ketopentanoate, ethyl alpha-ketovalerate, Ethyl2-oxovalerate, 2-Oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester, 2-oxo-Pentaroi

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate is 50461-74-0. It is also known as Ethyl 2-oxovalerate, Pentanoic acid, 2-oxo-, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-ketopentanoate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate?

Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 2-oxopentanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate can I order?

We supply Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl 2-Oxopentanoate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.