Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate (CAS 609-14-3) is a β-keto ester appearing as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. The active methylene and ketone groups enable condensation and cyclization, making it a key intermediate for heterocycles and pharmaceuticals.
Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:609-14-3
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 95%
Molecular Formula:C₇H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight:144.17
EINECS No.:210-179-9
Synonym(s):Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl 2-acetylpropionate
Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate (CAS 609-14-3) is a β-keto ester appearing as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. The active methylene and ketone groups enable condensation and cyclization, making it a key intermediate for heterocycles and pharmaceuticals.
1. Intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
2. Building block for pyrazoles, pyrimidines and heterocycles.
3. Precursor for hydrazones and Japp-Klingemann reaction.
4. Reagent in condensation and cyclization.
200kg/drum; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 609-14-3
Product Name: Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate
Purity / Assay:95%
Molecular Formula:C₇H₁₂O₃
Molecular Weight:144.17
EINECS No.:210-179-9
Synonym(s):Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl 2-acetylpropionate
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