Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 1-Methoxyacetone (CAS: 5878-19-3)?
Answer
1-Methoxyacetone (CAS: 5878-19-3) is a colorless liquid with a boiling point of 108°C and a density of 0.984 g/cm³. It has a molecular weight of 98.13 g/mol and a pKa value of 17.9. The compound is slightly soluble in water but is miscible with most organic solvents. It is an electrophilic reagent and can participate in electrophilic addition reactions.
About
CAS No
5878-19-3
English Name
1-Methoxyacetone
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2
Molecular Weight
88.106 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)COC
InChIKey
CUZLJOLBIRPEFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
