Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 3-acetyl-4-oxopentanoate (CAS: 18835-02-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 3-acetyl-4-oxopentanoate (CAS: 18835-02-4) is typically synthesized via the condensation of acetylacetone and ethyl acetoacetate. The reaction is carried out under mild conditions with a yield of around 85%. The use of a small amount of a catalyst such as a Lewis acid can improve the selectivity and yield of the product.
About
CAS No
18835-02-4
English Name
Ethyl 3-acetyl-4-oxopentanoate
Molecular Formula
C9H14O4
Molecular Weight
186.21 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(C(=O)C)C(=O)C
InChIKey
NKGFIBABDQHCHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-17 06:03
