Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of methyl 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoate hydrochloride (CAS: 5619-04-5)?
Answer
Methyl 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoate hydrochloride (CAS: 5619-04-5) is a crystalline white powder with a molecular weight of approximately 172.69 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water and ethanol and is highly soluble in chloroform. The compound is moderately reactive, particularly in basic conditions, and can be used as a chiral building block in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
5619-04-5
English Name
methyl 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoate hydrochloride
Molecular Formula
C4H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight
155.58 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C(CO)N.Cl
InChIKey
NDBQJIBNNUJNHA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-05 20:45
