Description

Ethyl 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)Acetoacetate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive acetoacetate ester group and the 4-chlorophenoxy moiety, which provide versatile handles for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators leveraging the phenoxyacetic acid structure.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals requiring specific chlorophenoxy functionalities.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry labs for method development and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in Claisen condensations and other esterification/alkylation reactions to introduce complex side chains.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)Acetoacetate
CAS No.	119138-47-5
Molecular Formula	C12H13ClO4
Molecular Weight	256.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (4-chlorophenoxy)acetoacetate; Acetoacetic Acid 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy) Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Chlorophenoxyacetoacetate; 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-(4-Chlorophenoxy)acetoacetate; 119138-47-5; Ethyl 2-(p-Chlorophenoxy)acetoacetate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-(4-Chlorophenoxy)Acetoacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.