
Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate
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Category:Pharmaceutical Materials Own Brand:MT /MOQ:100KG /From China/ B2B only.
Introduction
CAS Number: 638-07-3
Molecular Formula: C6H9ClO3
Molecular Weight: 164.59 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to pale reddish-yellow liquid
Melting Point: -8°C
Boiling Point: 115°C (14 mmHg)
Use: Primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate |
| Other Names | 4-Chloroacetylacetic acid ethyl ester; γ-Chloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester; 4-Chloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoate |
| CAS Number | 638-07-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H9ClO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 164.59 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless or light yellow transparent liquid |
| Melting Point | -8 ºC |
| Boiling Point | 115 ºC at 14 mmHg (literature value) or 235.5 ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.218 g/mL at 25 ºC (literature value) or 1.179 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | 1.451-1.453 or 1.452 (literature value) |
| Flash Point | 96.7 ºC or 206 ºF |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (47.5 g/L at 20 ºC); Soluble in organic solvents |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat and sources of ignition; Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated area |
| Usage | Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, dyes, pesticides, and other chemical products; Important intermediate in the production of statins, amlodipine, and other cardiovascular drugs |
| Safety Information | May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled; Causes skin and eye irritation; May cause respiratory irritation; Keep away from sources of ignition; Store and handle with caution |
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