Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate is used as a precursor in the preparation of phosphorous ylides. It finds application in regular film coating, pharmaceutical coating and formulation.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate is used as a precursor in the preparation of phosphorous ylides. It finds application in regular film coating, pharmaceutical coating and formulation.

Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents.

Notes
Incompatible with strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents and strong oxidizing agents. Store in a cool place.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 638-07-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H9ClO3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 164.585
• MDL Number: MFCD00000939
• InChI Key: OHLRLMWUFVDREV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate, 4-chloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester, butanoic acid, 4-chloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester, ethyl gamma-chloroacetoacetate, unii-5ae82250cm, ccris 6791, ethyl chloroacetyl acetate, butanoic acid, 4-chloro-3-oxo-ethylester, ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutyrate, ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxo-butanoate
• PubChem CID: 69484
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 4-chloro-3-oxobutanoate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CC(=O)CCl

• Melting Point: -8°C
• Density: 1.212
• Boiling Point: 220°C
• Flash Point: 92°C (198°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.452
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 1761275
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water and most organic solvents.
• Formula Weight: 164.59
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301+H311-H314-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H314-H318-H227 Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 6.1; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	211-317-0
RTECSNumber	AK5110000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only