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Ethyl propionylacetate

Synonym(s):Ethyl 3-oxovalerate

  • CAS NO.:4949-44-4
  • Empirical Formula: C7H12O3
  • Molecular Weight: 144.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00009317
  • EINECS: 225-593-5
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-10 11:33:04
Ethyl propionylacetate Structural

What is Ethyl propionylacetate?

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of Ethyl propionylacetate

Ethyl propionylacetate acts as a precursor used in the preparation of 1-ethyl- and 1-n-propyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]indole-1-acetic acid bearing one or two substituents on the benzene ring. Further, it is used to prepare 3-propionyl-2H-cyclohepta[b]furan-2-one.

The Uses of Ethyl propionylacetate

An intermediate of Rosuvastatin.

The Uses of Ethyl propionylacetate

Ethyl propionylacetate has been used in the synthesis of 1-ethyl- and 1-n-propyl-1,3,4,9-tetrahydropyrano[3,4-b]indole-1-acetic acid bearing one or two substituents on the benzene ring.

What are the applications of Application

Ethyl 3-oxovalerate is an intermediate of Rosuvastatin.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthesis, p. 829, 1978 DOI: 10.1055/s-1978-24903

General Description

Ethyl propionylacetate reacts with tropolone p-toluenesulfonate in the presence of sodium ethoxide to give 3-propionyl-2H-cyclohepta[b]furan-2-one.

Properties of Ethyl propionylacetate

Melting point: 98 °C
Boiling point: 83-84 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.012 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.422(lit.)
Flash point: 172 °F
storage temp.  Keep in dark place,Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Miscible with glacial acetic acid.
form  Liquid
pka 10.58±0.46(Predicted)
Specific Gravity 1.01
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
BRN  970270
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 4949-44-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Ethyl propionylacetate(4949-44-4)

Safety information for Ethyl propionylacetate

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H227:Flammable liquids
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P405:Store locked up.
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for Ethyl propionylacetate

InChIKey UDRCONFHWYGWFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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