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Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl cyclopropanecarboxylate

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl cyclopropanecarboxylate, Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid methyl ester

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H8O2
CAS Number:
2868-37-3
Molecular Weight:
100.12
MDL number:
MFCD00001280
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
EC Index Number:
220-690-9
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

435 °C

bp

119 °C/1013 hPa

transition temp

flash point 17 °C

density

0.983 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H8O2/c1-7-5(6)4-2-3-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

PKAHQJNJPDVTDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.995 - 0.999
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225 - H302 - H311 - H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Dermal - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

64.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

18 °C - closed cup

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