Ethyl 2-methyl acetoacetate by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 2-methyl acetoacetic acid ethyl ester, this is an organic compound. The reagent is available as a powder which is slightly miscible with water. It has a melting point of -45 C, and a boiling point of 185 C. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 609-14-3 Quantity Provided: 25 gm per bottle Molecular formula: C7H12O3 Molecular weight: 144.17 Assay: minimum 90 %Ethyl 2-methyl acetoacetate has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Ethyl 2-methylacetoacetate is utilized in the Japp-Klingemann reaction to prepare hydrazones from beta-keto acid and aryl diazonium salts. It is additionally a precursor involved in the synthesis of ethylpyruvate phenylhydrazone via the reaction with benzenediazonium chloride. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.