Ethyl 4-Phenylacetoacetate

• CAT Number: R063672
• CAS Number: 718-08-1
• Molecular Formula: C12H14O3
• Molecular Weight: 206.24
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: β-oxo-Benzenebutanoic acid ethyl ester; 4-Phenyl-acetoacetic acid ethyl ester; 3-Oxo-4-phenylbutanoic acid ethyl ester; 4-Phenyl-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester; 4-Phenylacetoacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-keto-4-phenylbutyrate; Ethyl 3-Oxo-4-phenyl
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 3-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H14O3/c1-2-15-12(14)9-11(13)8-10-6-4-3-5-7-10/h3-7H,2,8-9H2,1H3
• InChIKey: BOZNWXQZCYZCSH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CC(=O)CC1=CC=CC=C1

Ethyl 4-Phenylacetoacetate（Cat No.:R063672）is a β-keto ester featuring a phenyl-substituted methylene group, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. It is widely used in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals through reactions such as alkylation, condensation, and cyclization. Its stabilized enolate structure allows for facile C–C bond formation in various synthetic pathways. This compound is particularly valuable in the synthesis of substituted pyrazoles, pyridines, and related frameworks. Supplied at high purity, it is ideal for use in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical research, and synthetic development.