Ethyl Acetoacetate (EAA)
CAS# 141-97-9
Property
- Appearance
- Relative Density
- Purity
- Moisture
- Acidity
Unit
- %
- %
- %
Specification
- Colorless, Bright Liquid
- 1.020 - 1.030
- 99.0 Minimum
- 0.2 Maximum
- 0.3 Maximum
Application
Ethyl Acetoacetate (EAA) is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, inks, lacquers, coatings, plastics, perfumes, agricultural chemicals, and pharmaceutical products. It also functions as a low color-generating copromoter for unsaturated polyester resins and serves as a solvent for fragrances. Additionally, EAA finds use as a flavoring agent in food applications and plays a key role in the manufacture of yellow paint pigments and various polymer products.
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Packaging
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Synonyms
Acetoacetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl acetylacetate, 3-Oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester
Molecular Formula
C6H10O3
Market Segment
Inks & Dyes, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical
Product Uses
Fragrances, Paint Solvent, Polyester Resins, Chemical Intermediate, Saturated Polyesters, Solvent