2-Methoxypropanoic acid

CAS: 4324-37-2

Ref. 3D-FM127692

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methoxypropanoic acid
• Synonyms: propanoic acid, 2-methoxy-, Propanoic acid, 2-methoxy-, Propionic acid, 2-methoxy-, α-Methoxypropionic acid

Description

2-Methoxypropanoic acid is an isomer of propanoic acid, which is a carboxylic acid. It is oxidized to form 2-methoxypropionic acid and methoxyacetic acid. The health effects associated with 2-methoxypropanoic acid are not well known, but it has been shown to affect the central nervous system in animal studies. It may also cause respiratory irritation in humans.
2-Methoxypropanoic acid can be converted to its glucuronide conjugate by glucuronidase enzymes and metabolized by methyl ketones as well as alizarin (an orange dye). The analytical method for 2-methoxypropanoic acid has been developed and its toxicity studied.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 104.1 g/mol
• Formula: C₄H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(7-2)4(5)6/h3H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)
• InChI key: InChIKey=ICPWFHKNYYRBSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(C)C(=O)O