1. Product identifier

Substance name : Methyl acetoacetate

Synonyms: Methyl acetoacetaten; Acetoacetic acid methyl ester; Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, methyl ester:; methyl 3-oxobutanoate; MAA

CAS No. : 105-45-3

EINECS No. : 203-299-8

Molecular Formula : C₅H₈O₃

M olecular   weight : 116.1152

2. Physical and chemical properties

Character: colorless transparent liquid with aromatic fragrance.

Density : 1.039g/cm³

Melting point : -80 ℃

Boiling point : 169.4°C at 760 mmHg

Flash point : 61.6°C

W ater solubility : 460 g/L (20 ℃ )

Vapour pressure : 1.54mmHg at 25°C

Solubility(ies) : Miscible with ethanol and ether, slightly soluble in water.  

3. Hazards identification

Hazard pictogram(s):

Xi :Irritant;

hazard statement : R36

precautionary statement : S26

4.Specification:

Application :

( 1 ). Raw material for Pharmaceutical intermediates of Vitamin A, B, E and Carotene.

( 2) . Agricultural intermediates of herbicide, pesticide, bactericide and rodenticide.

( 3 ). Composition for cellulose ether and Cellulose resin mixed solvent.