Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 66762-68-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoate is usually synthesized via a condensation reaction of 4-methoxy-3-oxobutanoic acid with ethanol in the presence of a catalytic amount of acid. The reaction is typically carried out under mild conditions, and the product can be isolated by crystallization or distillation, with good yield and selectivity.
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
