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Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl (2-methoxybenzoyl)acetate

99%

Synonym(s):

3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-3-oxopropanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl (o-methoxybenzoyl)acetate, Ethyl 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxopropanoate, Ethyl 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxopropionate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3OC6H4COCH2CO2CH2H3C
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
222.24
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.5320 (lit.)

bp

259-260 °C (lit.)

density

1.144 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

ester
ketone

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)CC(=O)c1ccccc1OC

InChI

1S/C12H14O4/c1-3-16-12(14)8-10(13)9-6-4-5-7-11(9)15-2/h4-7H,3,8H2,1-2H3

InChI key

KROPYAVVJDXRPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Reactant for:
  • Preparation of N-allyl/propargyl enamine carboxylates
  • Enantioselective ruthenium-catalyzed hydrogenation
  • Hydrosilylation reactions catalyzed by chiral BINAM N-heterocyclic carbene rhodium complex
  • Preparation of potential herbicidal agents

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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