2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl acetoacetate is a methylene active compound that may be used in the synthesis of 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl 6-methyl-2-oxo-4-phenyl-1,2,3,4- tetrahydropyrimidine-5-carboxylate. It may be used as a polymerizable chelating agent for metal alkoxides to form polymerizable oxide precursors.