Ethyl 2-ethylacetoacetate

CAS NO.：607-97-6
Empirical Formula: C8H14O3
Molecular Weight: 158.2
MDL number: MFCD00039898
EINECS: 210-151-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43

What is Ethyl 2-ethylacetoacetate?

The Uses of Ethyl 2-ethylacetoacetate

Ethyl 2-ethylacetoacetate was used in the synthesis of 2-alkylidenetetrahydrofurans, diphenyllead(IV) thiosemicarbazonates and pyrazolonates. It was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 2-ethylfumaric acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 10, p. 279, 1980 DOI: 10.1080/00397918008062751

Properties of Ethyl 2-ethylacetoacetate

Melting point:	170 °C (decomp)
Boiling point:	87-189 °C/743 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.981 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.421(lit.)
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Liquid
pka	12.02±0.46(Predicted)
color	Colorless to pale yellow
Odor	at 100.00 %. fruity winey green herbal earthy rootbeer ethereal
BRN	636286
CAS DataBase Reference	607-97-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Butanoic acid, 2-ethyl-3-oxo-, ethyl ester(607-97-6)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethyl 2-ethylacetoacetate (607-97-6)

Safety information for Ethyl 2-ethylacetoacetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.