Ethyl 2,4-dioxo-4-(p-tolyl)butanoate

• CAT Number: L039068
• CAS Number: 5814-37-9
• Molecular Formula: C13H14O4
• Molecular Weight: 234.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 4-(4-methylphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H14O4/c1-3-17-13(16)12(15)8-11(14)10-6-4-9(2)5-7-10/h4-7H,3,8H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: QQMYOPVSVNPECO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=O)CC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C

Ethyl 2,4-dioxo-4-(p-tolyl)butanoate（Cat No.:L039068）is a specialized ester used extensively in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. The compound features a butanoate backbone with a ketone functionality at both the 2 and 4 positions, enhancing its reactivity in condensation and cyclization reactions. The para-tolyl group attached to the 4-position contributes aromatic stability and increases electronic properties conducive to selective organic transformations. This structure is pivotal for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds and intermediates in drug development, offering pathways to create novel therapeutic agents with improved efficacy and stability.