Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 68277-01-0)?
Answer
Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 68277-01-0) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 119.12 g/mol. It has a solubility of 1.4 g/L in water and is slightly soluble in ethanol. It is moderately reactive, particularly under basic conditions. It can undergo nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions.
About
CAS No
68277-01-0
English Name
Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C5H9NO3
Molecular Weight
131.131 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C(C(=O)OC)N
InChIKey
JJJKPDCCZFMOJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-17 06:03
