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Methyl Acetoacetate
Methyl 3-oxobutanoate, Methyl 3-oxobutyrate, Acetoacetic acid methyl ester

Product Code.
01703
Grade
Purity
98%
CAS No.
105-45-3
Molecular Formula
C5H8O3
Molecular Weight
116.12
H.S.Code
2918.30400
Shelf Life
60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear colorless
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-80 °C
Flash point [°C]
70 °C
Boiling point [°C]
169 - 170 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
169°C
Final boiling point [°C]
170 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
1.7 mmHg @ 20 °C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
1.7 mmHg @ 20 °C
Vapour density
4
Density [g/cm3]
1.076
Solubility in water [% weight]
Miscible with water

Packaging

Specification

Appearance
A clear liquid
Assay
Min 98%
Colour scale
Max 20 APHA
Density (d20°C/4°C)
1.076 - 1.077
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.4180 - 1.4190

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS07
Signal Word: Warning
Hazardous Statement: H319
Precaution Statement: P305 + P351 + P338