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Product Name:

Methyl acetoacetate

Synonyms:

3-OXBUTANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER;3-OXOBUTANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER;3-OXOBUTYRIC ACID METHYL ESTER;ACETYL METHYL ACETATE;ACETOACETIC ACID METHYL ESTER;ACETOACETIC ESTER (METHYL);ACM;MAA

CAS:

105-45-3

MF:

C5H8O3

MW:

116.12

Product Categories:

Building Blocks;C2 to C5;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;Esters;Organic Building Blocks;Organic synthesis

Mol File:

105-45-3.mol

Chemical Properties

melting point 

-28 °C

boiling point 

169-170 °C70 mm Hg(lit.)

density 

1.077

refractive index 

n20/D 1.419(lit.)

Fp 

158 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

460 g/L (20°C)

Water Solubility 

460 g/L (20 ºC)

Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

Colorless, clear liquid

Usage

Methyl acetoacetate (MAA) is a starting material for the syntheses of alpha-substituted aceto- acetic esters and cyclic compounds, e.g. pyrazole, pyrimidine and coumarin derivatives.

3-Oxobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a chemical reagent used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. It participates in the Biginelli reaction, forming molecules including dihydropyrimidinones.

General Description

A clear colorless liquid. Flash point 158°F. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Very slightly soluble in water.

Health Hazard

May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation.