Ethyl Acetoacetate

Name:
Ethyl Acetoacetate
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	diacetic ester; acetoacetic ester
M Formula:	CH3COCH2COOC2H5 (keto form), CH3C(OH):CHCOOC2H5 (enol form)
Properties:
Colorless liquid; fruity odor. D 1.0250 (20/4C), fp (enol) −80C; (keto) −39C, bp 180–181C, bulk d 8.5 lb/gal, vap press 0.8 mm Hg (20C), flash p 185F (85C) (COC), coefficient of expansion 0.00101/C. Soluble in water and common organic solvents. Combustible.
Derivation:
Action of metallic sodium on ethyl acetate with subsequent distillation.
Grade:
Technical, 98%.
Hazard:
Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; irritant to skin and eyes.
Use:
Organic synthesis; antipyrine, lacquers, dopes, plastics; manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals antimalarials, vitamin B; flavoring.