C4H6O3
102.09 g/mol
OtherWarning
Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate
CAS4538-50-5EC610-247-1
Category
Other
Compound Class
n.a
Primary Use
Research compound
Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate is a chemical compound featuring an epoxide ring and an ester group. It is primarily of interest as a research reagent or building block in organic synthesis.
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate
InChIKey
YKNYRRVISWJDSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C1CO1
Synonyms (14)
- Cucurbitaceae
- Glycidic acid methyl ester
- Methyl 2-oxiranecarboxylate #
- Methyl glycidate
- Methyl-2,3-epoxypropanoate
- bitter cucumber
- methyl 2,3-epoxypropionate
- methyl epoxypropionate
- methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate