Ethyl Propionylacetate

• CAT Number: R050701
• CAS Number: 4949-44-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H12O3
• Molecular Weight: 144.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Oxovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester; 3-Oxopentanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-Ketopentanoate; Ethyl 3-Oxopentanoate; Ethyl 3-Oxovalerate; Ethyl Propanoylacetate; Ethyl Propioacetate; Ethyl .beta.-oxovalerate; NSC 7251; NSC
• Storage: 3 years -20C powder
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 3-oxopentanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H12O3/c1-3-6(8)5-7(9)10-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: UDRCONFHWYGWFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCC(=O)CC(=O)OCC

Ethyl propionylacetate (Cat No.: R050701) is a β-keto ester with the molecular formula C₇H₁₂O₃, featuring both ester and ketone functional groups. It is commonly used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocycles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. The compound undergoes typical enolate chemistry, making it suitable for condensation reactions such as the Claisen or Michael addition. Its dual reactivity and ease of derivatization make ethyl propionylacetate a valuable building block in the construction of complex molecular frameworks.