Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl 5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate (CAS: 3209-72-1)?
Answer
Ethyl 5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate (CAS: 3209-72-1) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 164.21 g/mol. It is slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is moderately reactive and can undergo esterification and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
3209-72-1
English Name
Ethyl 5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-3-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight
155.15 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=NOC(=C1)C
InChIKey
OCCIGHIQVMLYBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-20 00:35
