METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96
Synonym(s):2-Oxobutyric acid methyl ester;Methyl 2-ketobutyrate
- CAS NO.:3952-66-7
- Empirical Formula: C5H8O3
- Molecular Weight: 116.12
- MDL number: MFCD03093092
- EINECS: 635-794-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 05:34:12
What is METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96?
The Uses of METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96
2-Oxobutanoic Acid Methyl Ester was found as a volatile constituent of curuba fruit and was screened for potential biological activity.
The Uses of METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96
Methyl 2-oxobutanoate can be used as a starting material:
- To synthesize indole derivatives via Fischer indolization of arylhydrazines using propylphosphonic anhydride.
- In the synthesis of (?)-picrotoxinin, a natural product and neurotoxic sesquiterpenoid.
- To prepare the core structure of phalarine, a natural product found in perennial grass.
Properties of METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96
| Melting point: | -47 °C |
| Boiling point: | 72-74℃ (27 Torr) |
| Density | 1.039±0.06 g/cm3 (20 ºC 760 Torr) |
| refractive index | 1.4099 (589.3 nm 30℃) |
| Flash point: | 50°C |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol |
| form | Oil |
| color | Clear Colourless |
| BRN | 1749847 |
Safety information for METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H301:Acute toxicity,oral H334:Sensitisation, respiratory H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P273:Avoid release to the environment. |
Computed Descriptors for METHYL 2-KETOBUTYRATE, 96
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