methyl 4-oxobutyrate
4-oxo-butyric acid methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 4-oxobutyrate |
| IUPAC | methyl 4-oxobutanoate |
| CAS Number | 13865-19-5 |
| EINECS | 237-611-9 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.11636000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00082185 |
| Nikkaji Number | J280.346A |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 167.30 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.700000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 141.00 °F. TCC ( 60.30 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.110 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.349e+005 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | information only not used for fragrances or flavors |
| Recommendation for methyl 4-oxobutyrate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 4-oxobutyrate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
4-oxo-
butyric acid methyl ester
methyl 4-oxobutanoate
succinaldehydic acid, methyl ester
PubMed:
Organocatalytic and enantioselective synthesis of beta-(hydroxyalkyl)-gamma-butyrolactones.