methyl 2-oxobutanoate
butanoic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester
Identification
| Name | methyl 2-oxobutanoate |
| CAS Number | 3952-66-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C5 H8 O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.11636000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD03093092 |
| Nikkaji Number | J127.885A |
| Beilstein | 1749847 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Boiling Point | 146.88 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est) |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.541000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 123.00 °F. TCC ( 50.60 °C. ) (est) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.048 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 2.59e+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 | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-oxobutanoate usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl 2-oxobutanoate flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
butanoic acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester
butyric acid, 2-oxo-, methyl ester
2-keto
butyric acid, methyl ester
methyl 2-oxobutyrate
methyl-2-oxobutanoate
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