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Methyl hydrogen succinate, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. p-7040090
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Quantity:
25 g
100 g

Description

It could react with 1,2,3-trimethoxy-benzene, and obtain the 4-oxo-4-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-phenyl)-butyric acid methyl ester. This reaction needs the reagent of PPA. Butanedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester is an intermediate in the synthesis of agonist to both GHB and GABAB neural receptors, exhibiting neurotransmitter-like effects.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
It could react with 1,2,3-trimethoxy-benzene, and obtain the 4-oxo-4-(2,3,4-trimethoxy-phenyl)-butyric acid methyl ester. This reaction needs the reagent of PPA. Butanedioic Acid 1-Methyl Ester is an intermediate in the synthesis of agonist to both GHB and GABAB neural receptors, exhibiting neurotransmitter-like effects.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 3878-55-5
Molecular Formula C5H8O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 132.115
MDL Number MFCD00002788
InChI Key JDRMYOQETPMYQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym monomethyl succinate, succinic acid monomethyl ester, methyl hydrogen succinate, mono-methyl succinate, butanedioic acid, monomethyl ester, 3-carbomethoxypropanoic acid, succinic acid, monomethyl ester, unii-ya2v724s0a, mono-methyl hydrogen succinate, butanedioic acid monomethyl ester
PubChem CID 77487
ChEBI CHEBI:75146
IUPAC Name 4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid
SMILES COC(=O)CCC(=O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 54°C to 57°C
Boiling Point 151°C (20 mmHg)
Linear Formula CH3OCOCH2CH2CO2H
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 1722669
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water.
Formula Weight 132.11
Percent Purity 95%
Chemical Name or Material Methyl hydrogen succinate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber 223-408-2
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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