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Methyl Acetopyruvate (CAS 20577-61-1)

August 11, 2026

Contact Manager: Emma Song    Email Address: emma@coreychem.com

Product Overview

Methyl Acetopyruvate (CAS 20577-61-1), also known as Methyl 2,4-dioxopentanoate, is a high-purity organic intermediate with a reactive diketone structure. It features reliable chemical activity and stability, serving as a key synthetic building block for pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals and biochemical research. Our strictly standardized production guarantees consistent batch quality for lab research, pilot tests and industrial mass production.

Core Product Properties & Specifications

We supply premium-grade Methyl Acetopyruvate with ≥98% purity, low impurities and excellent stability. All key physicochemical indicators comply with international industrial standards, as listed below:
  • CAS Number: 20577-61-1
  • Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₄
  • Molecular Weight: 144.13 g/mol
  • Appearance: Yellow crystalline solid
  • Boiling Point: 195 °C
  • Flash Point: 76 °C
  • Storage Condition: Sealed storage at 2–8 °C for long-term stability

Key Advantages

Our Methyl Acetopyruvate features high reactivity and stable reaction controllability. Its active bifunctional structure supports efficient condensation, cyclization and substitution reactions with high yields. It optimizes downstream synthesis, lowers production costs and improves final product quality. Strict full-process quality control ensures stable performance across every batch.

Main Applications

This versatile intermediate is widely used in high-end synthesis and research scenarios:
  • Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key raw material for pyrrole derivatives and heterocyclic bioactive drug intermediates.
  • Biochemical Research: Acts as a metalloprotease inhibitor for biomedical and enzymatic mechanism research.
  • Fine Chemicals & Pesticides: Applied in agrochemical additives and high-end fine chemical derivative production.
  • New Material Development: Used for synthesis of functional chemical materials.

Our Supply Strength

We provide stable supply of high-quality Methyl Acetopyruvate (CAS 20577-61-1). With standardized production and complete QC systems, we offer full quality documents, customizable packaging, covering sample research orders and large-scale industrial bulk orders. We deliver cost-effective and reliable products for global clients.
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