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tert-Butyl acetoacetate (CAS 1694-31-1)

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Alternate Names:
tert-Butyl 3-oxobutanoate; Acetoacetic acid, tert-butyl ester
CAS Number:
1694-31-1
Molecular Weight:
158.19
Molecular Formula:
C8H14O3
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Tert-butyl acetoacetate (TBA), a colorless and flammable liquid, is an organic compound. Its versatility makes it a valuable chemical intermediate in various organic syntheses. Within scientific research, tert-Butyl acetoacetate is extensively employed in a range of applications. In vitro, it serves as a substrate for enzyme assays, aiding in the study of protein structure and function. Additionally, tert-Butyl acetoacetate is instrumental in synthesizing polymers and other materials. Tert-butyl acetoacetate functions as a versatile substrate for numerous enzymes. Notably, it undergoes metabolism by enzymes such as acetoacetate decarboxylase, which facilitates the decarboxylation of acetoacetate, resulting in acetone formation. Furthermore, tert-Butyl acetoacetate is metabolized by alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase, among other enzymes, contributing to its diverse metabolic pathways.


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tert-Butyl acetoacetate, 100 ml

sc-253631
100 ml
$41.00