Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
542-08-5
Molecular Formula
C7H12O3
Molecular Weight
144.17 g/mol
Synonym

3-Oxo-butanoic Acid 1-Methylethyl Ester, 3-Oxobutansαure-1-methylethylester;3-Oxo-butyricacidisopropylester;Acetoaceticacid,isopropylester;acetoaceticacidisopropylester;Butanoicacid,3-oxo-,1-methylethylester;3-oxobutanoic acid propan-2-yl ester;Isopropyl3-oxobutanoate;

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Isopropyl acetoacetate is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. It also serves as a versatile building block for producing heterocyclic compounds and other specialty organic chemicals.