Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 609-15-4)?
Answer
Ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 609-15-4) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a precursor for drug development. It also serves industrial applications in polymer synthesis and as a solvent. Additionally, it is employed in organic chemistry for functional group manipulations and in flavor/fragrance chemistry due to its ester functionality.
About
CAS No
609-15-4
English Name
ethyl 2-chloro-3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H9ClO3
Molecular Weight
164.59 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(C(=O)C)Cl
InChIKey
RDULEYWUGKOCMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
