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

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AAL1849114 25 g
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Catalog No. AAL1849114

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals L1849114

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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only