Acetoacetic acid

Name: Acetoacetic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032818

About Acetoacetic acid

Acetoacetic acid (CAS 541-50-4) is a carboxylic acid offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C4H6O3 and its molecular weight is 102.09 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 3-oxobutanoic acid. It is also known as 3-oxobutyric acid or beta-ketobutyric acid.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Acetoacetic acid in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Larger quantities and custom packaging are available. Request a quote for pricing and lead time.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetoacetic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-032818
CAS Number	541-50-4
IUPAC name	3-oxobutanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₄H₆O₃
Molecular weight	102.09 g/mol
Exact mass	102.0317
InChIKey	WDJHALXBUFZDSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CC(=O)O
PubChem CID	96

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	3-oxobutyric acid, beta-ketobutyric acid, diacetic acid, Butanoic acid, 3-oxo-, 3-Ketobutyric acid, 3-oxo-butanoic acid, 3-ketobutanoic acid, 3-ketobutyrate, Acetoacitic acid, acetylacetic acid, diacetate, 3-oxobutanate

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 Acetoacetic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetoacetic acid is 541-50-4. It is also known as 3-oxobutyric acid, beta-ketobutyric acid, diacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetoacetic acid?

Acetoacetic acid has the molecular formula C4H6O3 and a molecular weight of 102.09 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-oxobutanoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of Acetoacetic acid can I order?

We supply Acetoacetic acid, 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 Acetoacetic acid?

Yes. Every lot of Acetoacetic acid 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 Acetoacetic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Acetoacetic acid worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.