Description

Sodium 2-Ethylacetoacetate is the sodium salt of 2-ethylacetoacetic acid, a versatile β-ketoester derivative. This compound serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and chelating agent, valued for its reactivity and ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from organic synthesis to metal ion control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring β-ketoester frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Metal Chelation: Functions as an effective chelating agent in processes requiring the sequestration or stabilization of metal ions.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a reagent in Claisen condensations and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Used in the preparation of metal complexes for catalysts or materials science research.
• Chemical Research: Employed in R&D laboratories for developing novel organic compounds and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Ethylacetoacetate
CAS No.	71648-25-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9NaO3
Molecular Weight	152.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Ethyl-3-oxobutanoate; 2-Ethylacetoacetic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium Ethylacetoacetate; 3-Oxobutanoic Acid, 2-Ethyl-, Sodium Salt; Ethylacetoacetic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Ethyl-3-oxobutyrate
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Ethylacetoacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets defined specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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