Acetylacetic acid sodium

CAS: 623-58-5

Ref. 3D-FA166793

Product Information

• Name: Acetylacetic acid sodium
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Acetylacetate is a metabolite of acetoacetic acid, which is an intermediate in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Acetylacetate is produced by the enzyme acetoacetyl-CoA synthase from two molecules of acetyl-CoA and one molecule of CoA. It is also produced when acetoacetic acid is broken down by the enzyme beta-hydroxybutyric acid dehydrogenase. Acetylacetate has been shown to cause neuronal death in rats when injected into their cerebral ventricles. Acetylacetate may also be involved in energy metabolism, as it can be converted to acetoacetate. This conversion requires ATP and results in the release of adenosine monophosphate (AMP). Acetylacetate also binds to metal chelates, such as EDTA and thiocyanate ions, with high affinity. Acetylacetate has been used as an organic solvent for x-

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 124.07 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₅NaO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder