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CN

65133

Methyl 5-methoxy-3-oxovalerate

technical, ≥85% (GC)

Synonym(s):

Methyl 5-methoxy-3-oxopentanoate, Nazarov reagent

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3O(CH2)2COCH2COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
160.17
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
263-553-9
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2042099
MDL number:
Assay:
≥85% (GC)
Form:
liquid
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grade

technical

Quality Segment

assay

≥85% (GC)

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.44

bp

56-57 °C/0.1 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.10 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester, ether, ketone

SMILES string

COCCC(=O)CC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C7H12O4/c1-10-4-3-6(8)5-7(9)11-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

OPURNNHYTATPKM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Other Notes

Precursor of the unstable methyl 3-oxo-4-pentenoate obtained by acid catalysis (e.g. TosOH) used for annulation reactions. It can be prepared in-situ, review


Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

219.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point (°C)

104.0 °C - closed cup

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves



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