Description

Ethyl (±)-Ethyl-2-Hydroxy-3-Oxobutyrate is a versatile chiral building block and ester derivative of a hydroxy keto acid. This compound matters as a key synthetic intermediate for the production of fine chemicals, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and complex organic molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and agrochemical producers for applications in asymmetric synthesis and flavor/fragrance chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of chiral drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a building block for creating complex esters and lactones used in flavors and perfumes.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for asymmetric synthesis, particularly in aldol and related C-C bond-forming reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (±)-Ethyl-2-Hydroxy-3-Oxobutyrate
CAS No.	90113-78-3
Molecular Formula	C8H14O4
Molecular Weight	174.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-oxobutanoate; Ethyl Acetoacetate, 2-Hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxy-3-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; (±)-Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-oxobutyrate; Ethyl 2-Hydroxyacetoacetate; 3-Oxobutan-2-ol, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl DL-2-Hydroxy-3-oxobutyrate; Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-3-oxobutanoate (racemic)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl (±)-Ethyl-2-Hydroxy-3-Oxobutyrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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