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Description
Methyl acetoacetate is a colourless liquid used as a chemical intermediate in the production of a wide variety of compounds, such as amino acids, analgesics, antibiotics, antimalarial agents, antipyrine and aminopyrine, and vitamin B1; as well as the manufacture of dyes, inks, lacquers, perfumes, plastics, and yellow paint pigments. Alone, it is used as a flavoring for food.
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Shelf life
4 years
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Storage
Store below 30°C
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Synonym
NA
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Molecular Formula
C₅H₈O₃
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Molecular Weight
116.12
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Appearance
Colourless liquid
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Solubility
1 mL miscible in 1 mL of alcohol
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Assay
Assay (GC) : min. 99.00%
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Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
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Personal Protection
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
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Toxicological Information
NA
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Ordering
To order Methyl acetoacetate, please use the Cat. Nr.GRM8614-10X500ML and submit your purchase order by email or by fax. A discount is available for larger or bulk quantities, please contact us for more information
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Tips
Our specialists recommend you to follow carefully the pre-registered instructions for Methyl acetoacetate
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Additional description
A methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms — CH3. In formulas, the group is often abbreviated Me. Such hydrocarbon groups occur in many organic compounds. It is a very stable group in most molecules. While the methyl group is usually part of a larger molecule, it can be found on its own in any of three forms anion, cation or radical. The anion has eight valence electrons, the radical seven and the cation six. All three forms are highly reactive and rarely observed,
