METHYL 2-METHYLGLYCIDATE Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

62-65 °C/32 mmHg (lit.)

Density 

1.097 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.418(lit.)

Flash point:

130 °F

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36

RIDADR 

UN 3272 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

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METHYL 2-METHYLGLYCIDATE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

Methyl 2-methylglycidate may be used in the synthesis of:

• 2-methyl-2-hydroxy-1-propanol
• 2,3-dihydroxy-2-methyl propionic acid
• methyl 2-hydroxy-3-((4-methoxyphenyl)sulfonyl)-2-methylpropanoate

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 77, p. 89, 1955 DOI: 10.1021/ja01606a029

General Description

Methyl 2-methylglycidate (methyl 2-methyloxirane-2-carboxylate) is an ester derived epoxide. It is reported to be formed by the reaction of methyl pyruvate with diazomethane. It is formed as an intermediate in the synthesis of 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivatives.

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