Methyl 4-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylate
[CAS# 57595-23-0]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Methyl ester compound
• Name: Methyl 4-oxotetrahydrofuran-3-carboxylate
• Synonyms: Tetrahydro-4-oxo-3-furoic acid methyl ester
• Molecular Formula: ₆H₈O₄
• Molecular Weight: 144.13
• CAS Registry Number: 57595-23-0
• EC Number: 855-932-8

Properties

• Density: 1.265
• Boiling Point: 220 °C
• Flash Point: 91 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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