Methyl glycolate is an organic compound with the formula C₃H₆O₃, and its systematic name is the same with the product name. With the CAS registry number 96-35-5, it is also named as Methyl hydroxyacetate. It belongs to the product categories of Acids and Derivatives; Alcohols and Derivatives; C2 to C5; Carbonyl Compounds; Esters. Its EINECS number is 202-502-7. In addition, the molecular weight is 90.08. This chemical should be sealed and stored in a cool and ventilated place. Moreover, it should be protected from oxides, heat and fire. It is used in organic synthesis, and it is also used as high-grade cleaning solvent.

Physical properties of Methyl glycolate are: (1)ACD/LogP: -0.902; (2)# of Rule of 5 Violations: 0; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): -0.90; (4)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): -0.90; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.00; (6)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.00; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 7.70; (8)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 7.70; (9)#H bond acceptors: 3; (10)#H bond donors: 1; (11)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (12)Polar Surface Area: 46.53 Å²; (13)Index of Refraction: 1.402; (14)Molar Refractivity: 19.257 cm³; (15)Molar Volume: 79.044 cm³; (16)Polarizability: 7.634×10^-24cm³; (17)Surface Tension: 35.52 dyne/cm; (18)Density: 1.14 g/cm³; (19)Flash Point: 67.222 °C; (20)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 45.19 kJ/mol; (21)Boiling Point: 151.099 °C at 760 mmHg; (22)Vapour Pressure: 1.4 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by methanol and hydroxyacetic acid at the ambient temperature. This reaction will need reagent thionyl chloride with the reaction time of 48 hours. The yield is about 60%.

Uses of Methyl glycolate: it can be used to produce triisopropylsilanyloxy-acetic acid methyl ester at the ambient temperature. It will need reagent imidazole and solvent dimethylformamide with the reaction time of 73 hours. The yield is about 72%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. You should not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). When using it, you must avoid contact with skin and eyes.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(OC)CO
(2)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-6-3(5)2-4/h4H,2H2,1H3
(3)Std. InChIKey: GSJFXBNYJCXDGI-UHFFFAOYSA-N