Molecular Formula | C11H12O3 |
Molar Mass | 192.21 |
Density | 1.108±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 50 °C |
Boling Point | 135-140 °C(Press: 10 Torr) |
pKa | 6.86±0.29(Predicted) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Liquid. Boiling point 110-120 ℃/2.72-4.08kPa. |
Use | an intermediate of reserpine. |
production method | ethyl phenylacetate is condensed with ethyl formate in the presence of sodium metal to produce α-(sodium methenoate) ethyl phenylacetate, this product was then acidified. |