Description

Methyl Acetoacetate Sodium Salt is a versatile sodium enolate salt widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a stabilized, easy-to-handle form of the methyl acetoacetate anion, facilitating critical C-C bond-forming reactions. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where it is employed in the synthesis of active ingredients, heterocyclic compounds, and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A crucial building block for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of β-lactam antibiotics, heterocycles, and other complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to the development of new crop protection agents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a key reagent in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances, enabling precise molecular construction.
• Acetoacetate Chemistry: Acts as a nucleophile in Michael additions, alkylations, and Claisen condensations, making it a fundamental tool in research and process chemistry laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in specialty polymer synthesis, contributing to materials with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Acetoacetate Sodium Salt
CAS No.	34284-28-1
Molecular Formula	C5H7NaO3
Molecular Weight	138.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium Methyl Acetoacetate; Sodium 3-Oxobutanoate Methyl Ester Enolate; Acetoacetic Acid Methyl Ester Sodium Salt; Methyl 3-Oxobutanoate Sodium Enolate; Sodium 2-Methylacetoacetate; MAA Sodium Salt; 3-Oxobutyric Acid Methyl Ester Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Acetoacetate Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and compliance with relevant industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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