Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 3-(methylamino)-3-oxopropanoate (CAS: 71510-95-7)?
Answer
Ethyl 3-(methylamino)-3-oxopropanoate is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 146.18 g/mol. It has a pKa of about 7.5 and is moderately soluble in water. The compound is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo amino substitution reactions. It exhibits good solubility in common organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Its crystalline form is not common, and it typically exists as a liquid under standard conditions.
About
CAS No
71510-95-7
English Name
Ethyl 3-(methylamino)-3-oxopropanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight
145.16 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(=O)NC
InChIKey
VWTRXRCWWIJCCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-23 10:23
