Ethyl acetoacetate

CAS Number: 141-97-9

Molecular Formula: C6H10O3

About Ethyl acetoacetate

Ethyl 3-oxobutanoate (CAS No: 141-97-9) is a foundational building block in the API intermediates market, where its active methylene group enables high-purity custom synthesis services for synthesizing heterocyclic scaffolds like pyrazoles and pyrimidines used in analgesic drugs. Acetoacetic acid ethyl ester serves as ...

Variants

Ethyl Aceto Acid

CAS: 141-97-9

Ethyl acetoacetate Specifications

CAS Number

141-97-9

Molecular Formula

C6H10O3

Molecular Weight

130.14 g/mol

IUPAC Name

ethyl 3-oxobutanoate

Canonical SMILES

CCOC(=O)CC(=O)C

InChI Key

XYIBRDXRRQCHLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

HSN No

29183020

CAS Number

141-97-9

Molecular Formula

C6H10O3

Molecular Weight

130.14 g/mol

IUPAC Name

ethyl 3-oxobutanoate

Canonical SMILES

CCOC(=O)CC(=O)C

InChI Key

XYIBRDXRRQCHLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

HSN No

29183020

Molecular Weight

130.14 g/mol

Precautionary Statement Codes

P210, P280, P370+P378, P403, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

Flam. Liq. 4 (100%) Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)

Organic Synthesis Intermediate

A versatile and widely used building block in the synthesis of a diverse range of organic compounds, including methyl ketones, carboxylic acids, and various heterocyclic systems like pyridines and quinolines

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A critical reagent employed in the manufacture of synthetic drugs, including antibiotics, analgesics, antimalarials, and vitamin B1

Dye and Pigment Intermediate

An essential starting material for the production of specialized colorants, inks, and organic pigments used in textiles and lacquers

Flavor and Fragrance Agent

A functional component used to create fresh, fruity top notes reminiscent of green apples in feminine fragrances and as a flavoring agent to provide apple, apricot, and peach profiles in food and beverages.