CITRACONIC ACID DIMETHYL ESTER
- CAS NO.:617-54-9
- Empirical Formula: C7H10O4
- Molecular Weight: 158.15
- MDL number: MFCD00059306
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-12-31 14:38:37
What is CITRACONIC ACID DIMETHYL ESTER?
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
The Uses of CITRACONIC ACID DIMETHYL ESTER
Dimethyl Citraconate is a useful synthetic intermediate. It has been used in the synthesis of natural products chaetomellic acid A anhydride and 1,7(Z)- nonadecadiene-2,3-dicarboxylic acid. It is also used to prepare acyclic alkanes by reduction using homogeneous catalysts or biocatalysts.
Preparation
By the reaction of methanol with citraconic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 94, p. 9269, 1972 DOI: 10.1021/ja00781a071
Properties of CITRACONIC ACID DIMETHYL ESTER
| Boiling point: | 211 °C |
| Density | 1,11 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.4460-1.4490 |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Clear Colourless |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Butenedioic acid, 2-methyl-, dimethyl ester, (2Z)- (617-54-9) |
Safety information for CITRACONIC ACID DIMETHYL ESTER
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for CITRACONIC ACID DIMETHYL ESTER
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