Description

Ethyl Acetoacetate Sodium Salt is the sodium salt derivative of ethyl acetoacetate, a versatile β-ketoester building block. This compound is valued for its enhanced stability and solubility in aqueous systems compared to its ester precursor, making it a crucial intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the production of active ingredients, dyes, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles and pyrimidines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity as a nucleophile and enolate precursor.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to the chromophore development.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile building block for organic synthesis, particularly in Claisen condensations and Michael addition reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in laboratory settings for method development and the creation of novel chemical entities.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can function as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic complexes due to its β-ketoester functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Acetoacetate Sodium Salt
CAS No.	20412-62-8
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 Sodium Salt; Sodium Enolate of Ethyl Acetoacetate; Ethyl Acetoacetate Enolate Sodium Salt; 3-Oxobutyric Acid Ethyl Ester Sodium Salt
EINECS	243-816-5

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Acetoacetate Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed 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%
pH (5% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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