Description

N,n-Diethylacetoacetamide is a versatile β-ketoamide derivative, also known as DEAA, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, offering both nucleophilic and electrophilic sites for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles, pyrimidines, and isoxazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create novel pesticidal compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain complex organic dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations to impart specific properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chelating agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal extraction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Diethylacetoacetamide
CAS No.	2235-46-3
Molecular Formula	C8H15NO2
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	DEAA; Acetoacetdiethylamide; 3-Oxobutanamide, N,N-diethyl-; N,N-Diethyl-3-oxobutyramide; Diethylacetoacetamide; Acetoacetic acid diethylamide; Ethyl acetoacetate diethylamide; NSC 66400
EINECS	218-787-8

Quality Control

Our N,n-Diethylacetoacetamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02 g/mL

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