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 : C₆H₁₀O₃

M olecular   weight : 130.1344

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 :

 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