CH3COCH2COOEt
CH3COCH2COOEt is commonly known as ethyl acetoacetate. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 3-oxobutanoate, and it is a beta-keto ester with the molecular framework CH3-CO-CH2-COOEt. The molecule contains two carbonyl groups (a ketone and an ester) separated by a methylene, giving it an active methylene that can be deprotonated to form enolates.
Ethyl acetoacetate is a versatile building block in organic synthesis. The acidic methylene hydrogen enables alkylation
Preparation of ethyl acetoacetate typically involves esterification of acetoacetic acid with ethanol in the presence of
Safety and handling require standard precautions for flammable, irritant organic liquids. Use in a well-ventilated area,