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Methyl 3-(dimethylamino)propionate

99%

Synonym(s):

β-Dimethylaminopropionic acid methyl ester, Methyl β-(dimethylamino)propionate, Methyl 3-(dimethylamino)propanoate, Methyl N,N-dimethyl-β-alanine, Methyl N,N-dimethyl-β-aminopropionate, N,N-Dimethyl-β-alanine methyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)2NCH2CH2CO2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
131.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.418 (lit.)

bp

152-154 °C (lit.)

density

0.917 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

amine
ester

SMILES string

COC(=O)CCN(C)C

InChI

1S/C6H13NO2/c1-7(2)5-4-6(8)9-3/h4-5H2,1-3H3

InChI key

VSFJOMFYABROHQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Methyl 3-(dimethylamino)propionate was used in the synthesis of lithium enolate via reaction with lithium diisopropylamide.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

123.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

51 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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β-Amino ester enolate as an acrylate anion equivalent for the synthesis of. α.-methylene esters, acids, and lactones.
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 46(22), 4536-4541 (1981)

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