Name | mono-Methyl succinate |
Synonyms | mono-Methyl succinate 4-methoxy-4-oxobutanoate methyl hydrogen succinate 4-Methoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid mono-Methyl hydrogen succinate Succinic acid monomethyl ester |
CAS | 3878-55-5 |
EINECS | 223-408-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/C5H8O4/c1-9-5(8)3-2-4(6)7/h2-3H2,1H3,(H,6,7)/p-1 |
InChIKey | JDRMYOQETPMYQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | CH3OCOCH2CH2COOH |
Molar Mass | 132.11 |
Melting Point | 55-59℃ |
Boling Point | 259.2°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 104.5°C |
Water Solubility | Slightly soluble in water. |
Vapor Presure | 0.00394mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Morphological Crystals or Crystalline Chunks, color White to off-white |
pKa | 4.42±0.17(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible. |
MDL | MFCD00002788 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Character white crystals. melting point 57 ℃ boiling point 151 ℃ solubility: soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene and other organic solvents, insoluble in water. |
Use | For Organic synthesis |
Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29171900 |
Hazard Class | IRRITANT |
BRN | 1722669 |
EPA chemical information | Butanedioic acid, monomethyl ester (3878-55-5) |
400g of succinic anhydride and 194ml of methanol were heated and refluxed together for 1h, excess methanol was evaporated under reduced pressure, the remainder was cooled and crystallized, and dried in vacuum to obtain 502-507g of methyl succinic acid with a yield of 95-96%.