Ethyl 2-(3-nitrobenzylidene)acetoacetate
[CAS 39562-16-8]

Identification

• Name: Ethyl 2-(3-nitrobenzylidene)acetoacetate
• Synonyms: Ethyl 3-nitrobenzylideneacetoacetate; Ethyl alpha-acetyl-beta-(m-nitrophenyl)acrylate; NSC 637307
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₁₃NO₅
• Molecular Weight: 263.25
• CAS Registry Number: 39562-16-8
• EC Number: 404-490-0

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.26 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.261±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 160 °C (ethanol )^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Elkasaby, M. A.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS05;GHS07 Danger
• Risk Statements: H318-H317-H412

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412