Description

2-Oxobutyl Acetate is a versatile organic ester compound with significant utility as a chemical intermediate and solvent. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, containing both a ketone and an ester group, which makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial producers in sectors such as agrochemicals, fragrances, and specialty polymers seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating specific ester-based aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research laboratories for various condensation and acetylation reactions.
• Solvent for Specialty Applications: Suitable as a processing solvent in specific chemical reactions where its unique properties are advantageous.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Oxobutyl Acetate
CAS No.	1575-57-1
Molecular Formula	C6H10O3
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetoacetic Acid Methyl Ester, Acetate; 3-Oxobutyl Acetate; 1-Acetoxy-2-butanone; 4-Acetoxy-2-butanone; Butan-2-one, 1-acetate; Methyl acetoacetate acetate; Acetyl methyl carbinyl acetate
EINECS	216-397-7

Quality Control

Our 2-Oxobutyl Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	1.05 - 1.10 g/mL

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.