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Methyl 4,4-dimethyl-3-oxopentanoate

Methyl 4,4-dimethyl-3-oxopentanoate chemical structure
CAS Number55107-14-7
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight158.19 g/mol

What is Methyl 4,4-dimethyl-3-oxopentanoate?

Methyl 4,4-dimethyl-3-oxopentanoate is a chemical compound with CAS number 55107-14-7. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Methyl 4,4-dimethyl-3-oxopentanoate has been used:
• as substarte during InCl3-catalyzed syntheses of some new dibenzo(d,f)(1,3)dioxepines and 12H-dibenzo(d,g)(1,3)dioxocin derivatives1
• in the preparation of neat α-oxoketene, carbomethoxypivaloylketene2

Specifications

Linear Formula

(CH3)3CCOCH2CO2CH3

Molecular Weight

158.19 g/mol

Assay/Purity

99%

Boiling Point

67-70 °C/13 mmHg(lit.)

Density

0.99 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

259-481-2

WGK Germany

3

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

(CH3)3CCOCH2CO2CH3