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377406

3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

99%

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl squarate

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Linear Formula:
(CH3O)2C4(=O)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.11
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
Form:
solid
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InChI

1S/C6H6O4/c1-9-5-3(7)4(8)6(5)10-2/h1-2H3

SMILES string

COC1=C(OC)C(=O)C1=O

InChI key

SZBNZTGCAMLMJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

assay

99%

form

solid

mp

55-57 °C (lit.)

functional group

ether, ketone

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

General description

3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione (Dimethyl squarate) is a cyclobutene derivative. It reacts with hydroxylamine derivatives to afford 3-hydroxyamino-4-methoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-diones.

Application

3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione (Dimethyl squarate) may be used in the synthesis of the following compounds:
  • chiral squaramides, highly enantioselective catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts reactions of indoles
  • 3-(hydroxyamino)-4-methoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione
  • squarate derivatives of the O-SP-core antigens
  • methyl squarate derivative of the Ogawa O-SP-core antigen
  • o-quinodimethanes
  • benzocyclobutenes
  • quinones

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Health hazard

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Danger

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves


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