Methyl 3-oxo-3-(4-pyridinyl)propanoate
[CAS# 829-45-8]

Identification

• Name: Methyl 3-oxo-3-(4-pyridinyl)propanoate
• Synonyms: Methyl 3-oxo-3-(4-pyridyl)propanoate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 179.17
• CAS Registry Number: 829-45-8
• EC Number: 816-909-8

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (23 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.189±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 65-68 ºC^**
• Boiling point: 276.5±15.0 ºC (760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Flash point: 121.0±20.4 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2016 ACD/Labs)

^** Moffett, Robert B.; US 3156697 1964.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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