Ethyl Propionylacetate

Name: Ethyl Propionylacetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039033

About Ethyl Propionylacetate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl Propionylacetate, a process intermediate or related compound of Tretinoin registered under CAS number 4949-44-4. Formula C7H12O3, molecular weight 144.17 g/mol. The IUPAC name is ethyl 3-oxopentanoate. Common synonyms include Ethyl 3-oxovalerate and Pentanoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

It is a process intermediate or related compound in the synthesis of Tretinoin, useful for route development, impurity fate-and-purge studies and analytical method development. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Ethyl Propionylacetate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Tretinoin

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Tretinoin.

Tretinoin impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl Propionylacetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-039033
CAS Number	4949-44-4
IUPAC name	ethyl 3-oxopentanoate
Molecular formula	C₇H₁₂O₃
Molecular weight	144.17 g/mol
Exact mass	144.0786
InChIKey	UDRCONFHWYGWFI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)CC(=O)OCC
PubChem CID	78656

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-oxovalerate, Pentanoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester, 3-Oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 3-oxo-n-valerate, 3-Oxovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester, Ethyl Propanoylacetate, 3-oxo-pentanoic acid ethyl ester, 3-Ketovaleric Acid Ethyl Ester, Propionylacetic Acid Ethyl Ester, ethyl propionoylacetate, ethyl-3-oxopentanoate, Ethyl 3-Ketopentanoate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Propionylacetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl Propionylacetate is 4949-44-4. It is also known as Ethyl 3-oxovalerate, Pentanoic acid, 3-oxo-, ethyl ester, 3-Oxopentanoic acid ethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl Propionylacetate?

Ethyl Propionylacetate has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.17 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 3-oxopentanoate.

What is Ethyl Propionylacetate used for?

Ethyl Propionylacetate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Tretinoin. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl Propionylacetate can I order?

We supply Ethyl Propionylacetate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl Propionylacetate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl Propionylacetate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl Propionylacetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl Propionylacetate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.