Ethyl trans-4-oxo-2-butenoate, 96%

Description

CAS: 2960-66-9 | C6H8O3 | 128.127 g/mol

Ethyl trans-4-oxo-2-butenoate is an intermediate used to synthesize pharmaceutically active molecules. It is also used in the asymmetric catalytic alkynylation of acetaldehyde, producing attractive synthons with broad applications, such as (+)-Tetrahydropyrenophorol.

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Applications
Ethyl trans-4-oxo-2-butenoate is an intermediate used to synthesize pharmaceutically active molecules. It is also used in the asymmetric catalytic alkynylation of acetaldehyde, producing attractive synthons with broad applications, such as (+)-Tetrahydropyrenophorol.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water(2.6 g/L at 25°C).

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 2960-66-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 128.127
• MDL Number: MFCD00236170
• InChI Key: SDGAEBKMHIPSAC-ONEGZZNKSA-N
• Synonym: ethyl trans-4-oxo-2-butenoate, ethyl 4-oxobut-2-enoate, e-ethyl 4-oxobut-2-enoate, ethyl e-4-oxobut-2-enoate, ethyl 2e-4-oxobut-2-enoate, e-4-oxo-but-2-enoic acid ethyl ester, 2-butenoic acid, 4-oxo-, ethyl ester, 2e, ethyl fumaraldehydate, ethyl 3-formylacrylate, ethyl-e-4-oxobutenoate
• PubChem CID: 7019541
• IUPAC Name: ethyl (E)-4-oxobut-2-enoate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C=CC=O

• Melting Point: -9°C
• Density: 1.063
• Boiling Point: 184°C to 188°C
• Flash Point: 68°C (154°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.455
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN2922
• Beilstein: 8762336
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water(2.6g/L at 25°C).
• Formula Weight: 128.13
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl trans-4-oxo-2-butenoate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H301-H314-H317-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H301-H314-H318-H227-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Combustible liquid. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only