4538-50-5 | Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	97%	in stock	$13.00	$9.00
5g	97%	in stock	$25.00	$18.00
10g	97%	in stock	$42.00	$29.00
25g	97%	in stock	$75.00	$53.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB47322
• Chemical Name: Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate
• CAS Number: 4538-50-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O3
• Molecular Weight: 102.0886
• MDL Number: MFCD17676228
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1CO1

Computed Properties

• Complexity: 88.9
• Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
• Heavy Atom Count: 7
• Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 3
• Rotatable Bond Count: 2
• Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 1
• XLogP3: -0.2

Upstream Synthesis Route

Glycidic acid methyl ester is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis as a building block for various organic reactions. It serves as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and fine chemicals. With its epoxide functional group, Glycidic acid methyl ester readily participates in nucleophilic addition reactions, making it a valuable reagent for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Its unique structure and reactivity make it a valuable tool for chemists seeking to create innovative compounds with specific properties and functionalities. In organic synthesis, Glycidic acid methyl ester can be employed in ring-opening reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and various transformations, enabling chemists to access diverse chemical space and design novel molecules with tailored properties. Its broad applicability and versatility make Glycidic acid methyl ester an indispensable component in the toolkit of synthetic chemists striving to develop new materials, pharmaceuticals, and biologically active compounds.

Literature

• Synthesis of (+/-)-eusynstyelamide A.

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