Chemical Properties
Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate has a slightly fatty odor.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Uses
Ethyl Butyrylacetate is used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents such as the anti-HIV agent (+/-)-Calanolide A.Also used in the synthesis of potent and selective polymerase inhibitors.
Definition
ChEBI: Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate is a fatty acid ethyl ester. It is functionally related to a 3-oxohexanoic acid.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: fruity, pineapple and green with sweet licorice and vanilla notes.
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 44, p. 310, 1979
DOI: 10.1021/jo01316a039
General Description
Ethyl 3-oxohexanoate is a volatile flavor ester that is reported to occur in banana fruit. It can undergo bioreduction to form ethyl (
R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate, another key food flavoring agent.
