Description

2-Benzoylacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile β-keto ester derivative that serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a ketone and an ester group adjacent to an acidic methylene, makes it an invaluable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active compounds through efficient condensation and cyclization reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles, pyrimidines, and isoxazoles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticide and herbicide precursors, leveraging its reactivity for creating complex molecular architectures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile reagent in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty performance chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental reagent in university and industrial research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic complexes due to its chelating β-diketone-like moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Benzoylacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	569-37-9
Molecular Formula	C13H14O4
Molecular Weight	234.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Benzoylacetoacetate; Ethyl 3-Oxo-2-benzoylbutanoate; Ethyl Benzoylacetate; 3-Oxo-2-benzoylbutyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Acetoacetic Acid, 2-Benzoyl-, Ethyl Ester; Benzoylacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Benzoyl-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester
EINECS	209-315-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Benzoylacetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	58 - 62 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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