Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate

CAS: 33142-21-1

Ref. 3D-FE145286

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate
• Synonyms: 2-Chloro-2-formylacetic acid ethyl ester, 2-Chloro-3-oxopropanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-Chloro-3-Oxopropanoate, Ethyl 2-chloro-2-formylacetate, Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropionate, Ethyl 3-Chloro-3-Oxopropanoate, Ethyl chloromalonaldehydate, Ethyl formylchloroacetate, Ethyl α-formyl-α-chloroacetate, Malonaldehydic acid, chloro-, ethyl ester, Propanoic acid, 2-chloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester

Description

Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxopropanoate is a heterocyclic compound that can be synthesized from hexamethylenetetramine and thiobenzamide. It is used in the production of medicines and has been shown to have potential as an inhibitor of febuxostat, a medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. This product has impurities such as chloroacetone, which is a toxic chemical that can cause serious damage to the liver and kidneys. The presence of this impurity makes it unsuitable for use in pharmaceuticals.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 150.56 g/mol
• Formula: C₅H₇ClO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%