Methyl 5-hydroxypentanoate

CAS: 14273-92-8

Ref. 3D-FM177369

Produktinformation

• Name: Methyl 5-hydroxypentanoate
• Synonyme: Pentanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester

Beschreibung

Methyl 5-hydroxypentanoate is a chiral, liquid phase solvent. It is used in the synthesis of levulinic acid and butyrolactone. The reaction system consists of methyl 5-hydroxypentanoate, methanol, and sulfuric acid. The hydroxyl group on the methyl 5-hydroxypentanoate reacts with the carbonyl group on methanol to form water, carbon dioxide, and methyl 5-oxopentanoate. Furfural and methoxy are formed as reaction products. The kinetic for this reaction was found to be first order with respect to both reactants. This means that the rate of reaction is proportional to the concentration of reactants present. Methyl 5-hydroxypentanoate is typically used in conjunction with other solvents such as diethyl ether or acetic acid because it can be difficult to work with alone due to its low boiling point.

• Marke: Biosynth

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Reinheit: Min. 95%