Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate
Also known as: Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxobutanoate, Ethyl alpha-methylacetoacetate, Ethyl alpha-acetylpropionate, 2-Methylacetoacetic acid ethyl ester, alpha-Methylacetoacetic ester, Ethyl 2-methyl-3-oxobutyrate
Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate (CAS 609-14-3) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.168 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -45 °C, a boiling point of 185.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 68.9±18.5 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 609-14-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-15736-8
- Molecular Formula
- C7H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 144.168 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -45 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 185.8±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 68.9±18.5 °C |
| Exact Mass | 144.078644 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 1.06 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.7±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.414 |
| Additional Property | IMMISCIBLE |
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2918300090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2918300090 other carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate is 609-14-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate?
Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate has molecular formula C7H12O3 and molecular weight 144.168 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate?
For Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate, Upstream Products: Ethyl acetoacetate, iodomethane, Methyl bromide; Downstream Products: Methyl 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylthiophene-2-carboxylate, 4-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone, Mesaconic acid.
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