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CAS 638-07-3 — Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate

Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate (CAS 638-07-3) is an organic intermediate widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and the manufacture of fine chemicals. It serves as a key building block for creating heterocycles, dyes, and biologically active compounds due to its reactive chloroacetyl group. This chemical has the molecular formula C6H9ClO3 and a molecular weight of 164.59 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions but requires careful handling, as it carries a **Danger** signal word under GHS classification. Molekula supplies Ethyl 4-chloroacetoacetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.