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3-Methoxypropionic acid

96%

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Linear Formula:
CH3OCH2CH2COOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
104.10
Beilstein:
1743053
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

96%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.420 (lit.)

bp

116 °C/9 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.108 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

COCCC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C4H8O3/c1-7-3-2-4(5)6/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,5,6)

InChI key

YSIKHBWUBSFBRZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

3-Methoxypropionic acid is an alkoxy acid. The base-catalyzed methanolysis of 1-nitroso-5,6-dihydrouracil, potent liver carcinogen, is reported to yield 3-methoxypropionic acid.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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S S Mirvish et al.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 74(5), 1105-1110 (1985-05-01)
Base-catalyzed hydrolysis of the potent liver carcinogen 1-nitroso-5,6-dihydrouracil [(NDHU) CAS: 16813-36-8] afforded 3-hydroxypropionic acid and acrylic acid in 72 and 6% yield, respectively. The base-catalyzed methanolysis of NDHU gave quantitative yields of 3-methoxypropionic acid and methyl carbamate. These results indicate

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