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butyl acetoacetate

butyl acetoacetate

[¦byüd·əl ¦as·ə·tō′as·ə‚tāt]
(organic chemistry)
C8H14O3 A colorless liquid with a boiling point of 213.9°C; soluble in alcohol and ether; used for synthesis of dyestuffs and pharmaceuticals.
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