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Methyl isocyanoacetate

technical grade, 95%

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Linear Formula:
CNCH2COOCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
99.09
Beilstein:
3537963
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

grade

technical grade

Quality Level

Assay

95%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.417 (lit.)

bp

75-76 °C/10 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

functional group

amine
ester
isonitrile

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

COC(=O)C[N+]#[C-]

InChI

1S/C4H5NO2/c1-5-3-4(6)7-2/h3H2,2H3

InChI key

CRXFROMHHBMNAB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Methyl isocyanoacetate undergoes direct aldol reaction with carbonyl compounds in the presence of solid-phase catechol-copper network catalyst to yield corresponding oxazolines. It also participates in four-component Ugi condensation reaction.

Application

Methyl isocyanoacetate has been used in the copper-catalyzed, diastereoselective synthesis of oxazolines.

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

183.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

84 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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