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C6H10O3
130.14 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

Methyl 2-methylacetoacetate

CAS17094-21-2EC241-161-9
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

Methyl 2-methylacetoacetate is a chemical compound used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It is a beta-keto ester derivative commonly employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Pharmaceutical intermediateBuilding block in organic synthesis

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H227
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

methyl 2-methyl-3-oxobutanoate

InChIKey

NDTWZHURUDSPQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C(=O)C)C(=O)OC

Synonyms (8)
  • Methyl 2-methyl-3-oxobutyrate
  • Methyl 2-methylacetoacetate