CAS 4538-50-5

Methyl 2-oxiranecarboxylate

Description:

Methyl 2-oxiranecarboxylate, also known as methyl glycidate, is an organic compound characterized by its epoxide functional group and a carboxylate ester. It typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, fruity odor. The compound is known for its reactivity due to the presence of the epoxide ring, which can undergo ring-opening reactions under various conditions, making it useful in organic synthesis. Methyl 2-oxiranecarboxylate is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether but has limited solubility in water. It is often utilized in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds. Safety considerations include handling it with care, as it may be irritating to the skin and eyes, and proper ventilation is recommended during use. Overall, its unique structure and reactivity make it a valuable compound in various chemical applications.

Formula: C₄H₆O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O3/c1-6-4(5)3-2-7-3/h3H,2H2,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=YKNYRRVISWJDSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(OC)(=O)C1CO1

Synonyms:

• (±)-Methyl Glycidate
• 2-Oxiranecarboxylic Acid, Methyl Ester
• Glycidic acid methyl ester
• Methyl 2,3-epoxypropanoate
• Methyl 2,3-epoxypropionate
• Methyl 2-oxiranecarboxylate
• Methyl oxiran-2-carboxylate
• Methyl oxiranecarboxylate
• Oxirane-2-carboxylic acid, methyl ester
• Oxiranecarboxylic acid, methyl ester

Glycidic acid methyl ester

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Formula: C₄H₆O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 102.0886

Ref: IN-DA0035TU

Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate

CAS: 4538-50-5

Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 102.09g/mol

Ref: 54-OR55240

GLYCIDIC ACID METHYL ESTER

CAS: 4538-50-5

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 102.0889969

Ref: 10-F795028

Methyl Oxirane-2-carboxylate

Controlled Product

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Applications Methyl Oxirane-2-carboxylate is an intermediate used in the synthesis of DL-Indole-3-lactic Acid-d5 (I627102), which is the isotope labelled analog of DL-Indole-3-lactic Acid (I627100); a reagent in the synthesis of 2-hydroxy-1-(1H-indol-3-yl)-4-methylpentan-3-one which has weak antibacterial activity against 16 bacterial strains, including Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus. DL-Indole-3-lactic Acid is also used in the preparation of Monatin, a natural sweet peptidomimetic.
References Nguyen, S.T., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 20, 5739 (2010); Nakamura, K., et al.: Peptide Sci., 40, 61 (2003)

Formula: C₄H₆O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 102.09

Ref: TR-M324560