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8.18492

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl 3-oxopentanoate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl 3-oxopentanoate, 3-Oxopentanoic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H10O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.14
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
250-184-3
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

≥98.0% (GC)

transition temp

flash point 71 °C

density

1.04 g/cm3 at 25 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C6H10O3/c1-3-5(7)4-6(8)9-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XJMIXEAZMCTAGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.043 - 1.044
Identity (IR): passes test

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

159.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

71 °C - closed cup


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