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Ethyl acetoacetate, 99+%
Description
Ethyl acetoacetate is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as a co-promoter for unsaturated polyester resins. It is widely used in the production of dyes, inks, perfumes, plastics and flavoring agents. It is an important starting material for the syntheses of alpha-substituted acetoacetic esters and cyclic compounds like pyrazole, pyrimidine and coumarin derivatives. It acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of vitamins and pharmaceuticals. It finds application as a formaldehyde scavenger.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Ethyl acetoacetate is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as a co-promoter for unsaturated polyester resins. It is widely used in the production of dyes, inks, perfumes, plastics and flavoring agents. It is an important starting material for the syntheses of alpha-substituted acetoacetic esters and cyclic compounds like pyrazole, pyrimidine and coumarin derivatives. It acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of vitamins and pharmaceuticals. It finds application as a formaldehyde scavenger.
Solubility
Miscible with water, benzene, chloroform, ether and acetone.
Notes
Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, alkali metals and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 43°C |
| Density | 1.025 |
| Boiling Point | 180°C to 181°C |
| Flash Point | 84°C (183°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | ≥99% |
| Refractive Index | 1.419 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 385838 |
| Merck Index | 14,3758 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with water,benzene,chloroform,ether and acetone. |
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