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CAS 31555-05-2

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2-Butynoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester

Description:
2-Butynoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester, with the CAS number 31555-05-2, is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which includes a butynoic acid backbone with a hydroxyl group at the fourth carbon and a methyl ester functional group. This compound typically exhibits properties associated with both alcohols and carboxylic acids, such as solubility in polar solvents due to the presence of the hydroxyl group. The alkyne functional group contributes to its reactivity, making it a potential candidate for various chemical reactions, including addition reactions. The methyl ester form indicates that it can participate in esterification and transesterification processes. In terms of applications, compounds like this may be utilized in organic synthesis, as intermediates in the production of pharmaceuticals, or in the development of agrochemicals. Its specific physical properties, such as boiling point, melting point, and density, would depend on the molecular interactions and the presence of functional groups, which influence its behavior in different chemical environments.
Formula:C5H6O3
InChI:InChI=1S/C5H6O3/c1-8-5(7)3-2-4-6/h6H,4H2,1H3
InChI key:InChIKey=SYPLUFBJMSFMTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(C#CCO)(OC)=O
Synonyms:
  • 2-Butynoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester
  • 4-Hydroxybut-2-ynoic acid methyl ester
  • Methyl-4-hydroxy-2-butynoate
  • NSC 292683
  • Tetrolic acid, hydroxy-, methyl ester
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