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Product Overview
Ethyl acetoacetate (CAS 141-97-9) is a typical β-keto ester compound. It is a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a pleasant fruity and ester aroma. Featuring dual reactive functional groups and excellent solubility, it is widely applied in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, flavor & fragrance, pesticide manufacturing and industrial formulation. Produced via precise synthesis and distillation processes, this product owns high purity, low impurities and stable batch performance. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: ≥99.0% (GC), compliant with industrial grade and research grade requirements.
- Dual Reaction Sites: Capable of condensation, substitution and cyclization reactions for various derivations.
- Good Compatibility: Miscible with most common organic solvents, suitable for diverse reaction systems.
- Strict Quality Control: Full inspection for each batch; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
- Odor: Characteristic fruity ester odor
- Molecular Formula: C6H10O3
- Molecular Weight: 130.14
- Melting Point: -45 °C
- Boiling Point: 180 – 182 °C
- Density: 1.029 g/mL (20 °C)
- Refractive Index: 1.419 (20 °C)
- Flash Point: 84 °C
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene and dichloromethane
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Relatively stable under sealed and normal temperature; tends to decompose under prolonged high temperature.
- Chemical Reactivity: Exists in keto-enol tautomerism; undergoes acylation, alkylation, hydrolysis and condensation reactions.
- Acid-Base Character: Weakly acidic in aqueous system.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, strong alkalis and high temperature environment.
Applications
- Organic Synthesis: Fundamental raw material for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Key intermediate for manufacturing vitamins, antimalarial drugs and analgesics.
- Flavor & Fragrance: Used as flavor enhancer and raw material for fruit essences.
- Pesticide Industry: Intermediate for producing insecticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators.
- Laboratory Research: Common reagent for organic chemistry experiments and synthetic methodology study.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed. Store separately from strong oxidants and strong alkalis. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Keep away from heat sources and open flame. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as combustible liquid. Use sealed and anti-collision packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, high temperature and rain during transit. Do not transport together with oxidants, corrosive substances, food and feed.
Operation Notes
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Operate in a well-ventilated fume hood. Avoid inhalation of vapor and direct skin contact. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of clean water once contact occurs. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 205-516-1
HS Code: 29183000
Complies with international organic chemical standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified chemical factories, pharmaceutical enterprises and research institutions.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Ethyl acetoacetate |
| CAS NO. | 141-97-9 |
| IUPAC Name | Ethyl 3-oxobutanoate |
| Synonyms | Acetoacetic ester; EAA |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.14 |
| EINECS Number | 205-516-1 |
| UN Number | UN 1993 |
| Hazard Class | Combustible Liquid, Irritant |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid |
| Purity | ≥99.0% (GC) |
| Water Content | ≤0.1% |
| Melting Point | -45 °C |
| Boiling Point | 180 – 182 °C |
| Density | 1.029 g/mL (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.419 (20 °C) |
| Flash Point | 84 °C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene |
| HS Code | 29183000 |
| Storage Temperature | 10 – 25 °C, sealed, dry environment |
| Packing Specification | 25kg/plastic drum, 200kg/iron drum |
| Grade Standard | Industrial Grade / Research Grade |
| Application Scope | Organic synthesis intermediate, pharmaceutical raw material, flavor, pesticide intermediate |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
