Description

Ethyl Acetoacetate, Sodium Salt is the sodium salt derivative of the versatile chemical intermediate ethyl acetoacetate. This compound is a crucial reagent in organic synthesis, valued for its enhanced stability and solubility in aqueous systems compared to its parent ester. It serves as a key building block for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, enabling critical condensation and alkylation reactions. Industries such as active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing, specialty chemical synthesis, and research laboratories rely on its consistent quality for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring acetoacetate-based moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its reactive methylene group is utilized for constructing complex molecular frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances as a versatile nucleophile in condensation reactions (e.g., Knorr pyrrole synthesis).
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic transformations and catalytic processes.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a bidentate ligand for metal ions, useful in the preparation of catalysts and metal-organic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Acetoacetate, Sodium Salt
CAS No.	19232-39-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9NaO3
Molecular Weight	152.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Ethyl Acetoacetate; Acetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester Sodium Salt; Sodium 3-Oxobutanoate Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Oxobutanoate Sodium Salt; EAA-Na; Sodium Enolate of Ethyl Acetoacetate; Ethyl Acetoacetate Sodium Enolate; 3-Oxobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Sodium Salt
EINECS	242-901-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Acetoacetate, Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, identity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request, confirming compliance with relevant standards for industrial and laboratory use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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