Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate
Also known as: Ethyl α-chloroacetoacetate, 2-Chloro-3-oxobutyric acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate, Acetoacetic acid, 2-chloro-, ethyl ester, Butanoic acid, 2-chloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-chloracetoacetate, 2-Chloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate (CAS 609-15-4) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H9ClO3 and a molecular weight of 164.587 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -80 °C, a boiling point of 225.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 50.0±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H302 — Harmful if swallowed and H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 609-15-4
- Jingsj CID
- J-48759-2
- Molecular Formula
- C6H9ClO3
- Molecular Weight
- 164.587 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -80 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 225.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 50.0±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 164.024017 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 1.66 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.1±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.434 |
| Additional Property | 17 g/L (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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-chloroacetoacetate?
The CAS number of Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate is 609-15-4.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate?
Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate has molecular formula C6H9ClO3 and molecular weight 164.587 g/mol.
Is Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate hazardous?
Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H314 — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate?
For Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate, Upstream Products: Ethyl acetoacetate, Ethyl acetate, ethyl chloroacetate; Downstream Products: Ethyl 6-chloro-2-methylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-carboxylate, ethyl 4-methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylate, 4-Methyl-2-phenyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid.
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