Lithium acetoacetate (CAS 3483-11-2)
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Lithium acetoacetate functions as a reagent in organic synthesis. It acts as a source of the acetoacetate anion, which can undergo condensation reactions with aldehydes and ketones to form β-keto esters and β-diketones. Lithium Acetoacetate can also participate in the Claisen condensation reaction, leading to the formation of β-keto esters. Lithium acetoacetate can be used as a catalyst in the Knoevenagel condensation, facilitating the formation of α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. Its mechanism of action involves the deprotonation of the acetoacetate group, allowing it to act as a nucleophile in various organic reactions. Lithium Acetoacetate′s role in organic synthesis involves its ability to participate in key carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, contributing to the production of diverse organic compounds.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Lithium acetoacetate, 10 mg | sc-215253 | 10 mg | $42.00 | |||
Lithium acetoacetate, 250 mg | sc-215253A | 250 mg | $97.00 | |||
Lithium acetoacetate, 1 g | sc-215253B | 1 g | $124.00 | |||
Lithium acetoacetate, 5 g | sc-215253C | 5 g | $379.00 |