Product:  Methyl Acetoacetate  

CAS NO:  105-45-3

Molecular formula:  C5H8O3

Structure formula: 

Properties:

Colorless transparent liquid with aromatic smell. Easy soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, dissolved in 2 parts water. It presents dark red when mixed with ferric chloride. Relative density: 1.0762 g/ml(20/4°C), melting point: -80°C, boiling point: 169-171°C (micro-decomposition), refraction (nD20): 1.418, flash point: 70°C.

Application: 

Used as one of composition of fibrin ether ester mixed solvent, also can be used in pesticide, medicine, dyes, pigments, molecules stabilizing agent in organic synthesis.

Specification: