Methyl Coumalate

• CAT Number: R010955
• CAS Number: 6018-41-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H6O4
• Molecular Weight: 154.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Oxo-2H-pyran-5-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 5-(Carbomethoxy)-2-pyrone; 5-(Methoxycarbonyl)-2-pyrone; Methyl 2-Pyrone-5-carboxylate; NSC 137387; NSC 34627
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 6-oxopyran-3-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6O4/c1-10-7(9)5-2-3-6(8)11-4-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: HHWWWZQYHPFCBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=COC(=O)C=C1

Methyl coumalate (Cat No.: R010955) is an organic compound derived from coumalic acid, featuring a methyl ester functional group. It possesses a pyrone ring fused with a carboxylic acid methyl ester, giving it aromatic and electrophilic properties. Methyl coumalate is used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, including the construction of heterocycles, natural product derivatives, and bioactive molecules. Its reactive lactone ring makes it suitable for various cycloaddition and substitution reactions, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemical compounds.