CAS 2483-57-0

Methyl 2-nitroacetate

Description:

Methyl 2-nitroacetate is an organic compound characterized by its ester functional group and a nitro substituent. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity odor, indicating its volatility and potential for use in organic synthesis. The molecular structure features a methyl ester derived from acetic acid, with a nitro group attached to the second carbon of the acetate moiety. This compound is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions, making it valuable in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Methyl 2-nitroacetate is soluble in organic solvents, such as ethanol and ether, but has limited solubility in water due to its hydrophobic characteristics. It is important to handle this compound with care, as it may pose health risks if inhaled or ingested, and appropriate safety measures should be taken during its use in laboratory settings. Overall, methyl 2-nitroacetate serves as a useful intermediate in organic chemistry, contributing to the development of more complex chemical entities.

Formula: C₃H₅NO₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C3H5NO4/c1-8-3(5)2-4(6)7/h2H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=ALBSWLMUHHZLLR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(CN(=O)=O)(OC)=O

Synonyms:

• Acetic acid, 2-nitro-, methyl ester
• Acetic acid, nitro-, methyl ester
• Methyl 2-nitroacetate
• Methyl α-nitroacetate
• NSC 16153
• Nitroacetic acid methyl ester
• Methyl nitroacetate

Methyl nitroacetate, 97+%

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Methyl nitroacetate is used in the synthesis of aromatic and heteroaromatic linear (E)-alfa-nitro-arylpentenoates. It is also used to prepare phenyliodonium ylide. Further, it is utilized in the highly enantioselective and diastereoselective copper(I)-catalyzed cyclopropanation of alkenes. In additi

Formula: C₃H₅NO₄

Purity: 97+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless to yellow, Liquid

Molecular weight: 119.08

Ref: 02-L18950

Acetic acid, 2-nitro-, methyl ester

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Formula: C₃H₅NO₄

Purity: 96%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 119.0761

Ref: IN-DA002PLP

Methyl nitroacetate

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Methyl nitroacetate

Formula: C₃H₅NO₄

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: clear. faint yellow to faint green liquid

Molecular weight: 119.08g/mol

Ref: 54-OR2038

Methyl Nitroacetate

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Formula: C₃H₅NO₄

Purity: >97.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Light yellow clear liquid

Molecular weight: 119.08

Ref: 3B-N0656

Methyl 2-nitroacetate

CAS: 2483-57-0

Formula: C₃H₅NO₄

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 119.076

Ref: 10-F242877