Description

Ethyl 2,4-Dioxooctanoate is a versatile organic ester compound, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its structure, featuring both keto and ester functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex heterocyclic or polyfunctional structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for molecular diversification.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances where specific diketone motifs are required.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodologies like Claisen condensations, cyclization reactions, and the preparation of β-diketone derivatives.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts due to its potential chelating properties.
• Polymer Additive Synthesis: A starting material for creating specialized plasticizers, UV stabilizers, or other functional polymer additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,4-Dioxooctanoate
CAS No.	102540-71-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16O4
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,4-dioxooctanoate; Octanoic acid, 2,4-dioxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,4-diketooctanoate; 2,4-Dioxooctanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-acetyl-2-oxohexanoate; 3-Acetyl-2-oxo-hexanoic acid ethyl ester; Acetoacetic acid, 2-butyl-, ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,4-Dioxooctanoate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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