1. product identifier

substance name ： ethyl acetoacetate

synonyms ： acetoacetic ester; ethyl 3-oxobutanoate; ethyl acetylacetate; ethyl beta-ketobutyrate; 2-ethyl-3-oxobutanoate; ethyl 3-oxobutanate

cas no. ： 141-97-9

einecs no. ： 205-516-1

molecular formula ： c₆ h₁₀ o₃

m olecular   weight ： 130.1344

molecular structure ：

 

2. physical and chemical properties

character: colorless liquid with pleasant fruit aroma.

density ： 1.028g/cm³

melting point ： -45 ℃

boiling point ： 236.3°c at 760 mmhg

flash point ： 111°c

w ater solutility ： 116 g/l (20 ℃ )

vapour pressure ： 0.0164mmhg at 25°c

solubility(ies) :   miscible with general organic solvents, soluble in water

3. hazards identification

hazard pictogram(s): 

xi :irritant;

precautionary statement ： s24/25  

4. specification ：

item	standard
appearance	transparent liquid
content	≥99%
acidity (as ch 3 cooh)	≤0.20%
density	1.020-1.030 g/cm3
moisture	≤0.20%

  5. application ：

（ 1 ）  widely used in food flavor and pharmaceutical intermediates of vitamin b, aminopyrin , etc

（ 2 ） raw materials for dyestuff, coating solvent and organic industry