2-Methoxypropionic acid


Chemical Name: 2-Methoxypropionic acid
CAS Number: 4324-37-2
Product Number: AG003793(AGN-PC-0WA6WJ)
Synonyms:
MDL No:
Molecular Formula: C4H8O3
Molecular Weight: 104.1045

Identification/Properties


Properties
BP:
199.4°C at 760 mmHg
Storage:
Keep in dry area;2-8℃;
Form:
Liquid
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
104.105g/mol
XLogP3:
0.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
3
Rotatable Bond Count:
2
Exact Mass:
104.047g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
104.047g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
46.5A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
7
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
69.3
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
1
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
-
Hazard Statements:
H302-H312-H315-H319-H332-H335
Precautionary Statements:
P261-P280-P305+P351+P338
Class:
-
Packing Group:
-

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2-Methoxypropanoic acid, also known as methyl lactate, is a versatile chemical compound widely used in chemical synthesis processes. One of its key applications is as a solvent in various reactions due to its high solvency power and low toxicity. Additionally, 2-Methoxypropanoic acid is utilized as a reagent in esterification reactions to form esters, a common process in organic chemistry. Its ability to act as a carboxylic acid derivative makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and other complex organic compounds. Furthermore, 2-Methoxypropanoic acid can also serve as a building block in the production of polymers and resins, adding to its importance in industrial applications.