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Ethyl acetoacetate (141-97-9)

Identification
Name:Ethyl acetoacetate
Synonyms:Ethyl beta-ketobutyrate;FEMA No. 2415;Acetoacetic ester;Ethyl 3-oxobutyrate;Active acetyl acetate;3-Oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester;Ethyl acetylacetate;Ethylester kyseliny acetoctove [Czech];Acetoctan ethylnaty [Czech];1-Ethoxybutane-1,3-dione;Active acetylacetate;Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester;Ethyl 3-oxobutanoate;
CAS:141-97-9
EINECS: 205-516-1
Molecular Formula: C6H10O3
Molecular Weight: 130.14
InChI: InChI=1/C6H10O3/c1-3-9-6(8)4-5(2)7/h3-4H2,1-2H3
Molecular Structure: (C6H10O3) Ethyl beta-ketobutyrate;FEMA No. 2415;Acetoacetic ester;Ethyl 3-oxobutyrate;Active acetyl acetate;3-...
Properties
Transport:UN 1993
Density:1.021
Stability:Stable. Incompatible with acids, bases, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, alkali metals. Combustible.
Refractive index:1.418-1.42
Appearance:Colourless liquid
Specification:

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire. Combustible liquid.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.?
Handling: Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Report:

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Packinggroup: III
Storage Temperature: Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Color: COLORLESS LIQUID
Usage:

Ethyl acetoacetate (EAA) is used as starting material for the syntheses of alpha-substituted acetoacetic esters and cyclic compounds, e.g. pyrazole, pyrimidine and coumarin derivatives as well as intermediate for vitamins and pharmaceuticals. Product Data Sheet

Safety Data
Hazard Symbols Xi:Irritant