Ethyl 4,4,4-Trichloroacetoacetate

CAS: 3702-98-5

Ref. 3D-FE60063

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 4,4,4-Trichloroacetoacetate
• Synonyms: 4,4,4-Trichloroacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Ethyl 4,4,4-trichloroacetoacetate is a chloroalkyl compound that belongs to the class of activated esters. It is synthesized by the reaction of ethyl alcohol with chloride and potassium hydroxide in the presence of a base. The synthetic method for this compound was first developed in the mid-1930s by German chemists. This compound also has been used in the synthesis of coumarin derivatives as well as a catalyst in organic reactions. Ethyl 4,4,4-trichloroacetoacetate has been shown to be effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 233.48 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₇Cl₃O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Colourless To Pale Yellow Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H7Cl3O3/c1-2-12-5(11)3-4(10)6(7,8)9/h2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=XGIRWPYENXRJMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CC(=O)C(Cl)(Cl)Cl