Description

Ethyl 3-Oxo-4-Pentenoate is a versatile, high-purity chemical intermediate characterized by its reactive keto and alkene functional groups. This compound is essential for facilitating complex synthetic transformations in advanced organic chemistry, offering a reliable building block for constructing heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial building block for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Oxo-4-Pentenoate
CAS No.	22418-80-0
Molecular Formula	C7H10O3
Molecular Weight	142.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-oxopent-4-enoate; 4-Pentenoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-pentenoate-3-one; 3-Oxo-4-pentenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-oxo-4-pentenoate; Ethyl β-acetylacrylate; Ethyl (3-oxo-4-pentenyl) ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Oxo-4-Pentenoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when appropriate. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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