78069-08-6

Basic information

• Product Name: METHYL 4-(2-OXOPROPYL)PHENOXYACETATE
• Synonyms: METHYL 4-(2-OXOPROPYL)PHENOXYACETATE;METHYL 2-(2-(2-OXOPROPYL)PHENOXY)ACETATE;Acetic acid,2-[4-(2-oxopropyl)phenoxy]-, methyl ester
• CAS NO: 78069-08-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₄O₄
• Molecular Weight: 222.24
• Mol File: 78069-08-6.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 312.5°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 135.2°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.131g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000527mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.504
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: METHYL 4-(2-OXOPROPYL)PHENOXYACETATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: METHYL 4-(2-OXOPROPYL)PHENOXYACETATE(78069-08-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: METHYL 4-(2-OXOPROPYL)PHENOXYACETATE(78069-08-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 78069-08-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Methyl 4-(2-oxopropyl)phenoxyacetate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H14O4. It is an ester, featuring a benzene ring attached to a phenoxy group, which in turn is attached to an acetate moiety. METHYL 4-(2-OXOPROPYL)PHENOXYACETATE is often used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is also utilized as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient in the food and cosmetic industries. Methyl 4-(2-oxopropyl)phenoxyacetate may also have potential applications in the field of organic synthesis and material science due to its distinctive chemical structure.

InChI:InChI=1/C12H14O4/c1-9(13)7-10-5-3-4-6-11(10)16-8-12(14)15-2/h3-6H,7-8H2,1-2H3

Downstream Products

• 91097-81-3 N-[2-(4-carbomethoxymethoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2-hydroxy-2-(3-chlorophenyl)-ethanamine 
• 102198-57-2 methyl 4-[(R)-2-aminopropyl]phenoxyacetate hydrochloride 
• 114668-61-0 N-[2-(4-Carbomethoxymethoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2-hydroxy-2-(2-methyl-thiazol-4-yl)ethanamine 
• 113733-14-5 N-[2-(4-carbomethoxymethoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2-hydroxy-2-(2-trifluoromethyl-thiazol-4-yl)ethanamine 
• 114668-47-2 N-[2-(4-carbomethoxymethoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]-2-(2-trifluoromethyl-thiazol-4-yl)morpholine 

Relevant articles and documents

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