Methyl 2-butynoate

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  • CAT Number: L012557
  • CAS Number: 23326-27-4
  • Molecular Formula: C5H6O2
  • Molecular Weight: 98.1
  • Purity: ≥95%
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Methyl 2-butynoate(CAT: L012557) is a versatile alkyne ester featuring a triple bond conjugated to an ester group, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. Its electrophilic ester moiety and reactive alkyne functionality allow for diverse transformations, including nucleophilic additions, cycloadditions, and metal-catalyzed coupling reactions. This compound is commonly used in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. Its compact structure enables it to serve as a key building block in constructing more complex molecular architectures, including heterocycles and functionalized polymers. Methyl 2-butynoate is particularly useful in research focused on developing novel reaction methodologies and bioactive compounds.


CAS Number 23326-27-4
Molecular Formula C5H6O2
Purity ≥95%
IUPAC Name methyl but-2-ynoate
InChI InChI=1S/C5H6O2/c1-3-4-5(6)7-2/h1-2H3
InChIKey UJQCANQILFWSDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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