methyl 2-methoxypropionate
propanoic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-methoxypropionate |
| IUPAC | methyl 2-methoxypropanoate |
| CAS Number | 17639-76-8 |
| EINECS | 241-622-4 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H10 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 118.13230000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00151664 |
| Nikkaji Number | J287.099A |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 136.20 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 7.500000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 105.00 °F. TCC ( 40.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.360 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 9.702e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| 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 2-methoxypropionate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-methoxypropionate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
No supplier data available
Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
methyl 2-methoxypropanoate
propanoic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester
PubMed:
De novo synthesis of carbohydrates by stereoselective aldol reaction: L-cladinose.