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Ethyl Acetolactate

Ethyl Acetolactate

  • CAT Number: C001107
  • CAS Number: 16508-89-7
  • Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₄
  • Molecular Weight: 160.17
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Ethyl Acetolactate (Cat No.:C001107) is a chemical compound with the systematic name ethyl 2,3-dihydroxybutanedioate. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet taste and a fruity aroma. Ethyl Acetolactate is used as a flavoring agent in the food and beverage industry, providing a buttery or caramel-like taste to various products. It is also utilized in the synthesis of various chemicals, including pharmaceutical intermediates.

Catalog Number C001107
CAS Number 16508-89-7
Synonyms

Ethyl 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxobutanoate; 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-3-oxo-butanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-acetoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester;

Molecular Formula

C₇H₁₂O₄

Purity 95%
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Storage 4°C, Inert atmosphere
IUPAC Name ethyl 2-hydroxy-4-oxopentanoate
InChI InChI=1S/C7H12O4/c1-3-11-7(10)6(9)4-5(2)8/h6,9H,3-4H2,1-2H3
InChIKey KMGFCSZYXHRXSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCOC(=O)C(CC(=O)C)O
Reference

Sayre, L. M., et al.: J. Org. Chem., 43, 4700-4705 (1978)

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