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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H8O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
116.12
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
Quality Segment
assay
99%
refractive index
n20/D 1.418 (lit.)
bp
62-65 °C/32 mmHg (lit.)
density
1.097 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
ester, ether
SMILES string
COC(=O)C1(C)CO1
InChI
1S/C5H8O3/c1-5(3-8-5)4(6)7-2/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI key
OSYXXQUUGMLSGE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Methyl 2-methylglycidate (methyl 2-methyloxirane-2-carboxylate) is an ester derived epoxide. It is reported to be formed by the reaction of methyl pyruvate with diazomethane. It is formed as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives.
Application
Methyl 2-methylglycidate may be used in the synthesis of:
- 2-methyl-2-hydroxy-1-propanol
- 2,3-dihydroxy-2-methyl propionic acid
- methyl 2-hydroxy-3-((4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl)-2-methylpropanoate
signalword
Warning
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
target_organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
129.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
54 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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