Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate
Also known as: Ethyl 2-propylacetoacetate, 2-Acetylvaleric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-n-propylacetoacetate, Ethyl 2-acetylvalerate, 2-Acetylpentanoic acid ethyl ester, 2-Propylacetoacetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl .alpha.-propylacetoacetate, Ethyl 2-propyl-3-oxobutyrate, Ethyl 2-propyl-3-oxobutanoate, Ethyl α-propylacetoacetate, Pentanoic acid, 2-acetyl-, ethyl ester, Valeric acid, 2-acetyl-, ethyl ester, ethyl 2-ethanoylpentanoate, Ethyl propylacetoacetate
Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate (CAS 1540-28-9) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H16O3 and a molecular weight of 172.221 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 224.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 82.4±18.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 1540-28-9
- Jingsj CID
- J-1498836-4
- Molecular Formula
- C9H16O3
- Molecular Weight
- 172.221 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 224.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 82.4±18.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 172.109940 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 2.13 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate is 1540-28-9.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate?
Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate has molecular formula C9H16O3 and molecular weight 172.221 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate?
For Ethyl 2-acetylpentanoate, Upstream Products: Ethyl acetoacetate, 1-Iodopropane, 1-bromopropane; Downstream Products: 2-Bromohexane, 3-Methyl-3-heptanol, 7-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-propylchromen-2-one.
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