Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of ethyl 2-(ethoxymethylene)-3-oxo-butanoate (CAS: 3788-94-1)?
Answer
Ethyl 2-(ethoxymethylene)-3-oxo-butanoate is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 144.22 g/mol. It has a high solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol and has good reactivity in esterification and amidation reactions. The compound is stable under normal conditions but may undergo hydrolysis in the presence of moisture.
About
CAS No
3788-94-1
English Name
ethyl 2-(ethoxymethylene)-3-oxo-butanoate
Molecular Formula
C9H14O4
Molecular Weight
186.21 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC=C(C(=O)C)C(=O)OCC
InChIKey
FNASCUBBFNCFQO-VURMDHGXSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-10 15:15
