Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate

About Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate

Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate is an ester carrying the CAS registry number 88-00-6. With the molecular formula C6H8Cl2O3, it has a molar mass of 199.03 g/mol. Systematically, it is named ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxobutanoate. It is also known as Ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxobutyrate or 2,4-Dichloro-3-oxobutyric acid ethyl ester.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-039062
CAS Number	88-00-6
IUPAC name	ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxobutanoate
Molecular formula	C₆H₈Cl₂O₃
Molecular weight	199.03 g/mol
Exact mass	197.985
InChIKey	GPDFVBIDCBPHSW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCOC(=O)C(C(=O)CCl)Cl
PubChem CID	101546

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	43.4 Å²
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxobutyrate, Butanoic acid,2,4-dichloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester, 2,4-Dichloro-3-oxobutyric acid ethyl ester, Butanoic acid, 2,4-dichloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester, ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxo-butanoate, 2,4-Dichloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P363, 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 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate is 88-00-6. It is also known as Ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxobutyrate, Butanoic acid,2,4-dichloro-3-oxo-, ethyl ester, 2,4-Dichloro-3-oxobutyric acid ethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate?

Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate has the molecular formula C6H8Cl2O3 and a molecular weight of 199.03 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is ethyl 2,4-dichloro-3-oxobutanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate can I order?

We supply Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate 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 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl 2,4-dichloro aceto acetate 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.