Acetoacetamide

3-Oxobutanamide / Acetylacetamide / Acetoacetic acid amide / 3-oxobutyramide / Butanamide, 3-oxo- / α-Acetylacetamide / Acetyl acetamide / Acesulfame potassium EP Impurity A / MFCD00025528 / NSC 632231

Numéro CAS5977-14-0
N° CE / liste227-774-4
Formule moléculaireC4H7NO2
Masse molaire101.10 g/mol
AspectWhite to yellowish crystalline powder
SolubilitéSoluble in water; reported about 1 g/10 mL
InChIKeyGCPWJFKTWGFEHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
DescriptionAcetoacetamide is a small β-keto amide bearing amide, ketone carbonyl and active methylene functionality. It is used as an acetoacetyl building block in condensation, N-substitution and heterocycle-forming chemistry.
ApplicationsUsed in organic synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical intermediates, and dye or pigment intermediate chemistry; also used to prepare N-substituted acetoacetamides and heterocyclic compounds.