Ethyl Acetoacetate, PurReagent, >=98.0% (GC)

PurReagent


Linear Formula:  C6H10O3 
Molecular Weight:  130.14 g/mol
CAS Number: 141-97-9

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mm Hg ( 28.5 °C)
Autoignition temp. 580 °F
Explosion limit 9.5 %
Assay Purity >= 98%
Refractive index n20/D 1.419
B pt. 181 °C (lit.)
M pt. - 43 °C (lit.)
Density 1.029 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)
Form liquid

Safety Information

GHS Pictogram
HS Code 29183090
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Description

Application
It is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals dyes perfumes and agrochemicals. It also plays a key role in organic reactions such as the acetoacetic ester synthesis for producing various substituted compounds.

Purpose
The main purpose of ethyl acetoacetate is to act as a versatile building block in organic chemistry enabling the formation of complex molecules and facilitating the development of a wide range of industrial and chemical products.

General Description
Ethyl acetoacetate is an organic compound with the formula CHO classified as a -keto ester. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor and is known for its high reactivity due to the presence of both ester and ketone functional groups.