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3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

Synonym(s):Dimethyl squarate

  • CAS NO.:5222-73-1
  • Empirical Formula: C6H6O4
  • Molecular Weight: 142.11
  • MDL number: MFCD00101316
  • EINECS: 627-380-6
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06
3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione Structural

What is 3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione?

Chemical properties

white crystalline powder

The Uses of 3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione (Dimethyl squarate) finds it uses in the synthesis of chiral squaramides, highly enantioselective catalyst for the Friedel-Crafts reactions of indoles, 3-(hydroxyamino)-4-methoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione, squarate derivatives of the O-SP-core antigens, methyl squarate derivative of the Ogawa O-SP-core antigen, o-quinodimethanes, benzocyclobutenes, quinones. It is employed as a starting material in the preparation of o-quinodimethanes, benzocyclobutenes, and quinones.

General Description

3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione (Dimethyl squarate) is a cyclobutene derivative. It reacts with hydroxylamine derivatives to afford 3-hydroxyamino-4-methoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-diones.

Properties of 3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

Melting point: 55-57 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 219.65°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.3863 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5800 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  DMSO, Methanol (Slightly)
form  Solid
color  Off-White to Pale Brown
Water Solubility  Very soluble in water.
CAS DataBase Reference 5222-73-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione(5222-73-1)

Safety information for 3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
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Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H317:Sensitisation, Skin
H334:Sensitisation, respiratory
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P342+P311:IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Computed Descriptors for 3,4-Dimethoxy-3-cyclobutene-1,2-dione

InChIKey SZBNZTGCAMLMJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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