Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl (4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate (CAS: 62613-81-4)?
Answer
Ethyl (4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate (CAS: 62613-81-4) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 170.24 g/mol. It is moderately soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents such as methanol and ethanol. This compound is known for its high reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions and esterification processes.
About
CAS No
62613-81-4
English Name
Ethyl (4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate
Molecular Formula
C8H13NO4
Molecular Weight
187.2 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OCC)CN1C(CC(O)C1)=O
InChIKey
YDBONCLBTWFUPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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