Description

Ethyl 3-Aminocrotonate is a versatile β-keto ester derivative and a key building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino and an ester group, makes it a crucial intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists, process chemists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly 4-quinolone antibiotics and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where it serves as a building block for pyridine and pyrimidine derivatives.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic molecules requiring specific functional group transformations.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts due to its chelating ability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Aminocrotonate
CAS No.	626-34-6
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO2
Molecular Weight	129.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Aminobut-2-enoate; Ethyl β-Aminocrotonate; 3-Amino-2-butenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Aminocrotonate; Acetoacetic acid ethyl ester imine; Ethyl 3-aminocrotonate; EAC
EINECS	210-941-8

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Aminocrotonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided. For long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	60 - 65 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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