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Methyl acetoacetate
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Methyl acetoacetate |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | MAA;Methyl acetoacetate;Methyl 3-oxobutanoate |
| Chinese name | 乙酰乙酸甲酯 |
| Chinese synonyms | MAA;丁酮酸甲酯 |
| Chemical category | Fine & Specialty Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 105-45-3 |
| EINECS No. | 203-299-8 |
| Molecular formula | C5H8O3 |
| Molecular weight | 116.12 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.0%; water ≤0.2%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.05%; color (Pt-Co) ≤20
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Pharmaceutical intermediate, pesticide intermediate, dye intermediate, solvent