Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Eastman EAA Ethyl Acetoacetate

Eastman EAA Ethyl Acetoacetate is a high-purity reactive solvent and acetoacetyl donor in Eastman’s specialty ester series. Widely used in coatings, inks, and pharmaceutical intermediates, it offers excellent reactivity, low volatility, and compatibility with acrylics and alkyds. Its controlled hydrolysis stability and low odor enhance formulation safety and performance across industrial applications.
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Features Of Eastman EAA Ethyl Acetoacetate

  1. High-purity ethyl acetoacetate with consistent batch-to-batch quality for reliable process performance.

  2. Excellent reactivity as a β-ketoester in condensation, alkylation, and heterocycle synthesis reactions.

  3. Low water content (<0.1%) minimizes side reactions in moisture-sensitive formulations.

  4. Optimized volatility and solubility profile for efficient integration into solvent-based and hybrid coating systems.

  5. Stabilized formulation to resist premature enolization or self-condensation during storage.

Typical Applications Of Eastman EAA Ethyl Acetoacetate

  1. Synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, including antimalarials and anti-inflammatory agents.

  2. Production of heterocyclic compounds such as pyrazoles and pyrimidines for agrochemical actives.

  3. Key building block in metal chelating ligands for catalysts and functional pigments.

  4. Co-monomer in specialty acrylic and vinyl copolymer resins for high-gloss industrial coatings.

  5. Reactive diluent and crosslinking promoter in UV-curable inks and adhesives.

Specifications Of Eastman EAA Ethyl Acetoacetate

Chemical Typeβ-Ketoester (Ethyl 3-oxobutanoate)
Product FormLiquid
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Assay (by GC)≥98.5%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)≤0.10%
Density at 20°C1.025–1.035 g/cm³
Refractive Index at 20°C1.418–1.422
Storage TemperatureStore below 30°C in tightly sealed containers under inert atmosphere


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