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C6H9ClO3
164.59 g/mol
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Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate

CAS609-15-4EC210-180-4
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is an ester bearing a halogen substituent and is primarily supplied for laboratory and manufacturing research applications.

Pharmaceutical intermediateResearch reagent

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate

InChIKey

RDULEYWUGKOCMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCOC(=O)C(C(=O)C)Cl

Synonyms (16)
  • 2-Cl-ACE
  • Ethyl 2-chloracetoacetate
  • Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate
  • Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutyrate
  • Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate
  • ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanate
  • ethyl 2-choroacetoacetate