Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate
Also known as: Methyl ethyl acetoacetate, 2-Ethylacetoacetic acid methyl ester, 2-Ethyl-3-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-ethyl-3-oxobutanoate, 2-Ethyl-3-oxo-butanoic acid methyl ester
Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate (CAS 51756-08-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.16800 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 262.4ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.010 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 96.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 51756-08-2
- Jingsj CID
- J-996493-6
- Molecular Formula
- C7H12O3
- Molecular Weight
- 144.16800 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 262.4ºC at 760mmHg |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.010 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 96.1ºC |
| Exact Mass | 144.07900 |
| PSA | 43.37000 |
| LogP | 0.77460 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.423 |
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 Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate?
The CAS number of Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate is 51756-08-2.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate?
Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate has molecular formula C7H12O3 and molecular weight 144.16800 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate?
For Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate, Upstream Products: Bromoethane, Methyl acetoacetate, Iodoethane.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl 2-ethylacetoacetate (CAS 51756-08-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-996493-6 (accessed 2026-11-09).
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