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Methyl acetoacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13696.0I
5000 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Methyl acetoacetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A13696.0I
5000 g, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
105-45-3
IUPAC Name
methyl 3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
InChI Key
WRQNANDWMGAFTP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)CC(C)=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Assay (Silylated GC)
≥98.5%
Refractive Index
1.4175-1.4215 @ 20?C
Form
Liquid

Description

Methyl acetoacetate is used as a chemical reagent used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. It participates in the Biginelli reaction, forming molecules including dihydropyrimidinones.Methyl acetoacetate (MAA) is used for the synthesis of alpha-substituted aceto- acetic esters and cyclic compounds, e.g. pyrazole, pyrimidine and coumarin derivatives.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Methyl acetoacetate is used as a chemical reagent used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals. It participates in the Biginelli reaction, forming molecules including dihydropyrimidinones.Methyl acetoacetate (MAA) is used for the synthesis of alpha-substituted aceto- acetic esters and cyclic compounds, e.g. pyrazole, pyrimidine and coumarin derivatives.

Solubility
Soluble in water

Notes
Store at 2-8°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and bases. Protect from light.
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