Ethyl acetoacetate is an important raw material for organic synthesis. It is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of organophosphorus insecticide phosphate in pesticide production α- Ethyl chloroacetoacetate, pyrimidin intermediate 2-methoxy-4-methyl-6-hydroxypyrimidine, diazinon intermediate 2-isopropyl-4-methyl-6-hydroxypyrimidine, carbamate insecticide carbaryl, fungicide hymexazol, herbicide metronidazole, nicotinic acid, chemical Book rodenticide, warfarin, etc. are also new fungicides, such as Cyprodinil, chlorpyrifos In addition, ethyl acetoacetate is also widely used in medicine, plastics, dyes, spices, varnishes and additives industries.
CAS No.
141-97-9
Formula
C6H10O3
Molecular Mass
130.14200
Exact Mass
130.06300
PSA
43.37000
Logp
0.52860
IUPAC
ethyl 3-oxobutanoate
Attribute classification
Matter Classification
organic
Category
Chemical and Physical Properties
Melting Point
−43 °C
Density
1.029 g/mL
Boiling Point
181 °C
Flash Point
185 °F
Appearance
Colorless liquid with pleasant fruit aroma. It is miscible with general organic solvents and easily soluble in water.