Ethyl trifluoroacetoacetate is used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry. It is also used as an intermediate for agro chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Further, it is used in the preparation of fluorinated 2-thiouracil analogs as antithyroid agents.
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Applications
Ethyl trifluoroacetoacetate is used as an intermediate in synthetic chemistry. It is also used as an intermediate for agro chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Further, it is used in the preparation of fluorinated 2-thiouracil analogs as antithyroid agents.
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, benzene and organic solvents.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases and strong reducing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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