Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2-Cyanoethyl 3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 65193-87-5)?
Answer
2-Cyanoethyl 3-oxobutanoate is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 194.23 g/mol. It has limited water solubility and good solubility in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is relatively stable but can undergo hydrolysis under alkaline conditions. It is used in various applications requiring its specific functional groups.
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CAS No
65193-87-5
English Name
2-Cyanoethyl 3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight
144.17 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)CC(=O)OCCC#N
InChIKey
SWJVFAOGXDGTCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
