Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate

Ref. 3D-FE22977

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate
• Synonyms: 2-Methyl-3-oxo-butanoic acid ethyl esterα-Methyl-acetoacetic acid ethyl ester2-Methyl-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate is an organic compound with the formula CH3COOC2H5. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in water and alcohols. Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate has been shown to have antiinflammatory activity and can be used to treat HIV infections. The transport rate of ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate has been shown to be higher than other esters, such as ethyl acetoacetate. Acetylation reactions are typically catalyzed by acid or base, but the reaction mechanism of this compound has not yet been elucidated. X-ray crystal structures show that ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate reacts with basic proteins such as sodium carbonate, leading to cell lysis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 144.17 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₂O₃
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Colorless Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H12O3/c1-4-10-7(9)5(2)6(3)8/h5H,4H2,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=FNENWZWNOPCZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C)C(C)=O