Methyl 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoate
[CAS# 20577-73-5]

Identification

• Name: Methyl 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutanoate
• Synonyms: Methyl 2,4-dioxo-4-phenylbutyrate; Methyl 4-phenyl-2,4-dioxobutanoate; Methyl benzoylpyruvate; NSC 208703; alpha,gamma-Dioxobenzenebutanoic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₀O₄
• Molecular Weight: 206.19
• CAS Registry Number: 20577-73-5
• EC Number: 817-415-5

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.5 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.205±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 59.5-61 °C^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Croxall, Willard J.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302