- Chemical Name:Ethyl 2-chloroacetoacetate
- CAS Number:609-15-4
- Functions:API Intermediate, Intermediate
- Chemical Family:Halogenated Compounds, Chlorinated Compounds
- Synonyms:2-Chloroacetoacetic acid ethyl ester
Wacker Chemie Ethyl 2-Chloroacetoacetate (2-Cl-ACE) is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a pungent odor. It serves as a versatile building block for various applications. It is commonly used as a building block for heterocycles such as thiazoles and pyrazoles. Additionally, it is employed in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals like Cimetidine, pesticides including Mevinphos and herbicide-safeners, and vitamins such as A1 and B6.