Ethyl 7-chloro-2-oxoheptanoate

• CAT Number: L017240
• CAS Number: 78834-75-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H15ClO3
• Molecular Weight: 206.66
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 7-chloro-2-oxoheptanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H15ClO3/c1-2-13-9(12)8(11)6-4-3-5-7-10/h2-7H2,1H3
• InChIKey: YJJLIIMRHGRCFM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=O)CCCCCCl

Ethyl 7-chloro-2-oxoheptanoate(CAT: L017240) is a chlorinated β-keto ester commonly used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. Featuring a reactive ketone at the 2-position and a chloro-substituent at the terminal carbon, it enables chain extension, halogen-functionalization, and nucleophilic substitution reactions. Its ethyl ester group enhances solubility and reactivity in esterification and transesterification processes. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of heterocycles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical agents, where controlled carbon backbone modification is essential. Its dual functionality makes it a useful building block for designing complex molecules in medicinal chemistry and advanced synthetic workflows.