The 2-Methoxy ethyl acetate, with the CAS registry number 3938-96-3, is also known as Acetic acid, methoxy-, ethyl ester. It belongs to the product categories of Acetics Acid and Esters; C2 to C5; Carbonyl Compounds;Esters. Its EINECS registry number is 223-521-7. This chemical's molecular formula is C₅H₁₀O₃ and molecular weight is 118.1311. Its IUPAC name is called ethyl 2-methoxyacetate. When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. This chemical is flammable which should be kept away from sources of ignition - No smoking. It is clear colorless liquid. The product should be sealed and stored in cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Physical properties of 2-Methoxy ethyl acetate: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.55; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.54; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.54; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.53; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.53; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 47.15; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 47.15; (8)#H bond acceptors: 3; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 4; (10)Index of Refraction: 1.391; (11)Molar Refractivity: 28.73 cm³; (12)Molar Volume: 120.9 cm³; (13)Surface Tension: 26.9 dyne/cm; (14)Density: 0.976 g/cm³; (15)Flash Point: 46.1 °C; (16)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 38.12 kJ/mol; (17)Boiling Point: 144.1 °C at 760 mmHg; (18)Vapour Pressure: 5.18 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by diazoacetic acid ethyl ester and methanol. This reaction will need catalytic agent [Pt₂(m-Cl)₂(PPh₃)₄][BF₄]₂ and solvent CH₂Cl₂. The reaction time is 4 hours with reaction temperature of 25 °C.

Uses of 2-Methoxy ethyl acetate: it can be used to produce 2-methoxyacetyl-1,3-dithiane at temperature of -78 °C. This reaction will need reagent butyl lithium and solvent tetrahydrofuran with reaction time of 2 hours. The yield is about 100%.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CCOC(=O)COC
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(6)4-7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
(3)InChIKey: JLEKJZUYWFJPMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N