Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 66762-68-3)?
Answer
Ethyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 158.19 g/mol. It has a slight fruity odor and a density of about 0.94 g/cm³. It is slightly soluble in water but miscible with most organic solvents. The compound is moderately reactive and can undergo ester hydrolysis and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
66762-68-3
English Name
Ethyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C7H12O4
Molecular Weight
160.17 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)CC(=O)COC
InChIKey
CMKOJBYFNYDATH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-16 16:48
