CAS No. 105-45-3
Batch:
Purity:99.39
Chemical Structure
Check the
Methyl acetoacetate
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 105-45-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C5H8O3 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 116.12 | |
| SMILES | COC(=O)CC(C)=O |
Methyl acetoacetate is an endogenous metabolite and beta-keto ester that functions as a versatile chemical intermediate and metabolic substrate. It participates in acetoacetate metabolism and ketone body pathways, serving as a building block in cellular metabolic processes and pharmaceutical synthesis. Its metabolic transformation modulates downstream energy homeostasis and organic molecule biosynthesis in biological systems. [1]
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
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Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.