2037-15-2

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General Description

1-methoxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C7H12O5. It is an ester that is commonly used as a solvent and in the formulation of fragrances, flavors, and pharmaceuticals. 1-methoxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate is known for its pleasant fruity odor and is often found in personal care products and perfumes. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food products. Additionally, it is utilized as a solvent in industrial processes and as a plasticizer in the production of plastics and resins. This chemical has a variety of applications due to its properties and versatility.

Upstream product

• 67-56-1 methanol 
• 26680-10-4 3,6-dimethyl-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dione 
• 27871-49-4 (S)-Methyl lactate 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Propane-1,2-diols from dilactides, oligolactides, or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA): From plastic waste to chiral bulk chemicals

The preparation of racemic or enantioenriched propane-1,2-diol from dilactides, oligolactides, or poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is described. The transformation is carried out as tandem reactions in MeOH, covering hydrolysis and subsequent hydrogenation by using copper chromite as a catalyst. The starting material present undesired side products of the PLLA synthesis or PLLA waste. Copyright

Catalytic Gas-Phase Production of Lactide from Renewable Alkyl Lactates

A new route to lactide, which is a key building block of the bioplastic polylactic acid, is proposed involving a continuous catalytic gas-phase transesterification of renewable alkyl lactates in a scalable fixed-bed setup. Supported TiO2/SiO2 catalysts are highly selective to lactide, with only minimal lactide racemization. The solvent-free process allows for easy product separation and recycling of unconverted alkyl lactates and recyclable lactyl intermediates. The catalytic activity of TiO2/SiO2 catalysts was strongly correlated to their optical properties by DR UV/Vis spectroscopy. Catalysts with high band-gap energy of the supported TiO2 phase, indicative of a high surface spreading of isolated Ti centers, show the highest turnover frequency per Ti site.