Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

CAS NO.：50461-74-0
Empirical Formula: C7H12O3
Molecular Weight: 144.17
MDL number: MFCD06410882
EINECS: 256-593-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is Ethyl 2-oxovalerate?

Chemical properties

Light yellow oil liquid

The Uses of Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate is used as a reagent to synthesize selective CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonists. Ethyl 2-oxopentanoate is also used to synthesize derivatives of iminodiacid, an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme.

Properties of Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

Boiling point:	182.5°C (estimate)
Density	0.9985
refractive index	1.4170
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform, DMSO, Methanol
form	Oil
color	Pale yellow
CAS DataBase Reference	50461-74-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Ethyl 2-oxovalerate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H290:Corrosive to Metals H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H341:Germ cell mutagenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P234:Keep only in original container. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390:Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P406:Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.