Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate

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Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate Structure
Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate structure
Common Name Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate
CAS Number 106918-32-5 Molecular Weight 178.185
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 296.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H10O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 129.5±22.7 °C

 Names

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Name Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate
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 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 296.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H10O3
Molecular Weight 178.185
Flash Point 129.5±22.7 °C
Exact Mass 178.062988
PSA 43.37000
LogP 1.76
Vapour Pressure 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.519
InChIKey HKTGGDULWDLYKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COC(=O)c1ccc(CC=O)cc1

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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Literature: Xiao, Yufang; Araldi, Gian Luca; Zhao, Zhong; Reddy, Adulla; Karra, Srinivasa; Brugger, Nadia; Fischer, David; Palmer, Elizabeth; Bao, Bagna; Mckenna, Sean D. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry Letters, 2008 , vol. 18, # 2 p. 821 - 824

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Literature: Miyamoto, Kazunori; Tada, Norihiro; Ochiai, Masahito Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2007 , vol. 129, # 10 p. 2772 - 2773

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Literature: Hou, Zengye; Nakanishi, Isao; Kinoshita, Takayoshi; Takei, Yoshinori; Yasue, Misato; Misu, Ryosuke; Suzuki, Yamato; Nakamura, Shinya; Kure, Tatsuhide; Ohno, Hiroaki; Murata, Katsumi; Kitaura, Kazuo; Hirasawa, Akira; Tsujimoto, Gozoh; Oishi, Shinya; Fujii, Nobutaka Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, 2012 , vol. 55, # 6 p. 2899 - 2903

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Literature: Fristrup, Peter; Kreis, Michael; Palmelund, Anders; Norrby, Per-Ola; Madsen, Robert Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2008 , vol. 130, # 15 p. 5206 - 5215

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Literature: Gualandi, Andrea; Canestrari, Pietro; Emer, Enrico; Cozzi, Pier Giorgio Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis, 2014 , vol. 356, # 2-3 p. 528 - 536

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate
Benzoic acid,4-(2-oxoethyl)-,methyl ester
4-carbomethoxy phenylacetaldehyde
methyl (4-formylmethyl)benzoate
Benzoic acid, 4-(2-oxoethyl)-, methyl ester
4-methoxycarbonylphenylacetaldehyde
4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester

 Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular formula of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: Molecular formula of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is C10H10O3.
Q: What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: CAS number of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is 106918-32-5.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is 43.37000.
Q: What is the LogP of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: LogP of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is 1.76.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: SMILES notation of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is COC(=O)c1ccc(CC=O)cc1.
Q: What is the boiling point of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: Boiling point of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is 296.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the English name of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: The English name of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: InChIKey of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is HKTGGDULWDLYKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate have?
A: English synonyms of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate: Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate, Benzoic acid,4-(2-oxoethyl)-,methyl ester, 4-carbomethoxy phenylacetaldehyde, methyl (4-formylmethyl)benzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-(2-oxoethyl)-, methyl ester, 4-methoxycarbonylphenylacetaldehyde, 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate?
A: Molecular weight of Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoate is 178.185.

 Methyl 4-(2-oxoethyl)benzoatefactory

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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