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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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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
tert-Butyl acetoacetate, 100 ml | sc-253631 | 100 ml | $41.00 |