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Methyl acetoacetate (MAA) is a versatile organic compound. This colorless liquid finds extensive applications in organic synthesis and serves as a valuable reagent in biochemistry. As a ketone ester, Methyl acetoacetate acts as a intermediate in the synthesis of diverse organic compounds. The significance of Methyl acetoacetate in scientific research, particularly in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology, cannot be understated. In vitro, it serves as a valuable component in the synthesis of small molecules. The function of Methyl acetoacetate as an acetylating agent contributes to the synthesis of proteins, lipids, and other vital biomolecules. Furthermore, it acts as a substrate for the enzyme acetoacetyl-CoA thiolase, catalyzing the cleavage of acetoacetyl-CoA into two molecules of acetyl-CoA. Acetyl-CoA, in turn, becomes a fundamental building block in the synthesis of an array of biomolecules.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Methyl acetoacetate, 100 g | sc-257775 | 100 g | $20.00 | |||
Methyl acetoacetate, 1 kg | sc-257775A | 1 kg | $50.00 |