C5H7ClO3
150.56 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
Methyl 2-chloroacetoacetate
CAS4755-81-1EC225-286-6
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Methyl 2-chloroacetoacetate is a chlorinated ester compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its structure features an ester group, a ketone, and a chlorine atom, contributing to its reactivity in the preparation of various drug molecules.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for chemical synthesisBuilding block in medicinal chemistry research
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Safety Reference
Warning
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H332Harmful if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Customs Tariff Classification
The international HS code for Methyl 2-chloroacetoacetate (CAS 4755-81-1) is 2918.30.
HS code (international, 6-digit)
2918.30
EU CN code (8-digit)
2918 30 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate
InChIKey
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SMILES
CC(=O)C(C(=O)OC)Cl
Synonyms (10)
- 2-Aminobenzoesaure
- Apixaban Impurity 210
- METHYL 2-CHLORO-3-OXOBUTYRATE
- Methyl 2-chloroacetoacetate
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