Name | ethyl methoxyacetate |
Synonyms | ethyl methoxyacetate ETHYL-3-OXABUTANOATE ETHYL METHOXYACETATE ETHYL 2-METHOXYACETATE Ethanol, 2-metoxy acetate Methoxyacetic acid, ethyl ester 2-Methoxyacetic acid ethyl ester Acetic acid, methoxy-, ethyl ester Ethylmethoxyacetate,maycontainvariableamountsofethanol |
CAS | 3938-96-3 |
EINECS | 223-521-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C5H10O3/c1-3-8-5(6)4-7-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C5H10O3 |
Molar Mass | 118.13 |
Density | 1.007 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 44-45.5 °C/9 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 115°F |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 5.18mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
BRN | 1744761 |
Storage Condition | Flammables area |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.401(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00009176 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Ethyl methoxyacetate is a colorless liquid with flavor. Relative density 1.0067(20/ 20 °c), melting point -70 °c, boiling point 144.5 °c. Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and other common organic solvents. From methoxy acetic acid and ethanol in the role of sulfuric acid by esterification. |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 29189900 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
application | ethyl methoxyacetate can be used as a solvent for cellulose nitrate, resin, oil, etc. It can also be used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, such as the preparation of 2-methoxy-3-{4-[2-(4-biphenoxy) ethoxy] phenyl} acrylic acid. |