Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
609-15-4
Molecular Formula
C6H9ClO3
Molecular Weight
164.59 g/mol
Synonym

2-Chloro-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Chloro-3-oxobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Chloroacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl 2-Chloro-3-oxobutyrate; Ethyl α-Chloroacetoacetate; Ethyl α-Chloroacetylacetate

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Ethyl 2-Chloroacetoacetate is an organic compound that is an ethyl ester of 2-chloroacetoacetic acid. It is commonly used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic compounds.