Description
Isobutyl acetoacetate has a sweet, winey, brandy-like odor and a
sweet and slightly fruity flavor. May be prepared from isobutyl
acetate by heating in the presence of sodium isobutylate.
Chemical Properties
Clear liquid
Chemical Properties
Isobutyl acetoacetate has a sweet, winy, brandy-like odor and a sweet and slightly fruity flavor.
Uses
Isobutyl Acetoacetate is a building block that has been used as a reactant in the preparation of b-annulated 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives as TGFβ signaling inhibitors.
Uses
Isobutyl acetoacetate is used as intermediate for the production of pharmaceuticals (e.g. Nisoldipine). Product Data Sheet
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methylpropyl 3-oxobutanoate is an oxo carboxylic acid.
Preparation
From isobutyl acetate by heating in the presence of sodium isobutylate.