2-Amino-2-oxo-acetic Acid Ethyl Ester

• CAT Number: R023878
• CAS Number: 617-36-7
• Molecular Formula: C4H7NO3
• Molecular Weight: 117.10
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Acetic acid, aminooxo-, ethyl ester (9CI); Oxamic acid, ethyl ester (6CI,7CI,8CI); 2-Amino-2-oxoacetic acid ethyl ester; Ethoxalamide; Ethyl 2-amino-2-oxoacetate; Ethyl oxamate; NSC 48381; O-Ethyl oxamate; Oxalic acid monoethyl ester amide; Oxamethan
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 2-amino-2-oxoacetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H7NO3/c1-2-8-4(7)3(5)6/h2H2,1H3,(H2,5,6)
• InChIKey: RZMZBHSKPLVQCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(=O)N

2-Amino-2-oxoacetic acid ethyl ester(Cat No.: R023878), also known as ethyl glyoxylate oxime or ethyl ester of glycine oxalate, is a versatile intermediate used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It contains both amino and keto functional groups, enabling it to participate in various condensation and coupling reactions. The ethyl ester moiety facilitates incorporation into esterification processes, while its reactive α-keto acid structure is ideal for forming heterocycles, peptides, and other nitrogen-containing compounds in medicinal and fine chemical development.