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HomeProduct name listMETHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96

METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96

Synonym(s):2-Oxobutyric acid methyl ester;Methyl 2-ketobutyrate

  • CAS NO.:3952-66-7
  • Empirical Formula: C5H8O3
  • Molecular Weight: 116.12
  • MDL number: MFCD03093092
  • EINECS: 635-794-3
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-05-25 18:01:15
METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96 Structural

What is METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96?

The Uses of METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96

2-Oxobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester was found as a volatile constituent of curuba fruit and was screened for potential biological activity.

The Uses of METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96

Methyl 2-oxobutanoate can be used as a starting material:

  • To synthesize indole derivatives via Fischer indolization of arylhydrazines using propylphosphonic anhydride.
  • In the synthesis of (?)-picrotoxinin, a natural product and neurotoxic sesquiterpenoid.
  • To prepare the core structure of phalarine, a natural product found in perennial grass.

Properties of METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96

Melting point: -47 °C
Boiling point: 72-74℃ (27 Torr)
Density  1.039±0.06 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr)
refractive index  1.4099 (589.3 nm 30℃)
Flash point: 50°C
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol
form  Oil
color  Clear Colourless
BRN  1749847

Safety information for METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Skull and Crossbones
Acute Toxicity
GHS06
ghs
Health Hazard
GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements H301:Acute toxicity,oral
H334:Sensitisation, respiratory
H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P273:Avoid release to the environment.

Computed Descriptors for METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96

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