Description

Acetoxyacetone CAS NO 592-20-1 is a versatile organic compound, an ester of pyruvic acid, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and building block in organic chemistry. Its bifunctional structure, containing both a ketone and an ester group, makes it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel molecular structures.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetoxyacetone
CAS No.	592-20-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetoxy-2-propanone; 1-Acetoxy-2-propanone; 2-Oxopropyl acetate; Pyruvic acid, methyl ester; Acetyl methyl ketone; Acetone, acetoxy-; Methyl pyruvate (common name for the tautomer); 2-Propanone, 1-(acetyloxy)-
EINECS	209-740-2

Quality Control

Our Acetoxyacetone 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 for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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