5-Methoxy-4,4-dimethyl-5-oxovaleric acid
[CAS# 2840-71-3]

Identification

• Name: 5-Methoxy-4,4-dimethyl-5-oxovaleric acid
• Synonyms: 5-Methoxy-4,4-dimethyl-5-oxopentanoic acid
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄O₄
• Molecular Weight: 174.19
• CAS Registry Number: 2840-71-3
• EC Number: 879-196-2

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (16 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.097±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 43.5-45.0 °C (ligroine )^**
• Boiling point: 135-140 °C (12 Torr)^***
• Refractive index: 1.4391 (589.3 nm 22 °C)^****
• Flash point: 107.7±16.1 °C, Calc.^*

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

^** Warren, C. K.

^*** Ensor, G. R.

^**** Weedon, Basil C. L.