Chemical Name: | 5,5,5-Trifluoro-3-oxo-pentanoic acid ethyl ester |
CAS Number: | 127146-29-6 |
Product Number: | AG009K5P(AGN-PC-0WALT3) |
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Ethyl 5,5,5-trifluoro-3-oxopentanoate is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. It serves as a key building block in the creation of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals. Due to its unique structure and properties, this compound is particularly valued in organic synthesis for its ability to introduce trifluoromethyl and ketone groups into target molecules. In addition, Ethyl 5,5,5-trifluoro-3-oxopentanoate can be utilized in the preparation of complex organic compounds with enhanced biological activities or specific chemical functions, making it an essential tool for researchers and synthetic chemists alike.