Compound Q&A
What is Methyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 41051-15-4)?
Answer
Methyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H14O4. It is a methyl ester of 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoic acid, characterized by its ester functional group and presence of a methoxy substituent. This compound is commonly used in chemical synthesis and research due to its reactivity and structural versatility.
About
CAS No
41051-15-4
English Name
Methyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H10O4
Molecular Weight
146.14 g/mol
SMILES
COCC(=O)CC(=O)OC
InChIKey
QGBPKJFJAVDUNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
