Methyl 2-phenylacetoacetate
[CAS# 16648-44-5]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Methyl ester compound
• Name: Methyl 2-phenylacetoacetate
• Synonyms: Methyl 3-oxo-2-phenylbutanoate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 192.21
• CAS Registry Number: 16648-44-5

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (2.7 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 58.5-59.0 °C^**
• Boiling point: 92-96 °C (0.6 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 110.9±21.8 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2018 ACD/Labs)

^** Gittos, Maurice W.