Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Methyl 4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutanoate (CAS: 131644-96-7)?
Answer
Methyl 4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutanoate is primarily used as a fragrance ingredient in the cosmetics and perfume industries. It also finds applications in the pharmaceutical sector as an intermediate in drug synthesis and in research for its various biological activities.
About
CAS No
131644-96-7
English Name
Methyl 4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxobutanoate
Molecular Formula
C12H14O4
Molecular Weight
222.24 g/mol
SMILES
COC1=CC=CC=C1CC(=O)CC(=O)OC
InChIKey
LOYYLMFDKIAXPD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-31 03:44