4-Oxobutanoic acid methyl ester

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₅H₈O₃
CAS Number	13865-19-5

FC-0152337

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	methyl 4-oxobutanoate
SMILES	COC(=O)CCC=O
InChI Key	DLZVZNAPRCRXEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C5H8O3/c1-8-5(7)3-2-4-6/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	167.3±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point	60.3±22.7 °C
Density	1.0±0.1 g/cm3

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

60.3±22.7 °C

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.