374547

3-Methoxypropionic acid

96%

• Linear Formula: CH₃OCH₂CH₂COOH
• CAS Number: 2544-06-1
• Molecular Weight: 104.10
• Beilstein: 1743053
• MDL number: MFCD00042654
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24863316
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 96%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.420 (lit.)
• bp: 116 °C/9 mmHg (lit.)
• density: 1.108 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: COCCC(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O3/c1-7-3-2-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: YSIKHBWUBSFBRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

3-Methoxypropionic acid is an alkoxy acid. The base-catalyzed methanolysis of 1-nitroso-5,6-dihydrouracil, potent liver carcinogen, is reported to yield 3-methoxypropionic acid.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 235.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 113 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves