

2-Methoxypropanoic acid
CAS:
Ref. 3D-FM127692


Product Information
Name:2-Methoxypropanoic acid
Synonyms:
- propanoic acid
- 2-methoxy-
Brand:Biosynth
Description:2-Methoxypropanoic acid is an isomer of propanoic acid, which is a carboxylic acid. It is oxidized to form 2-methoxypropionic acid and methoxyacetic acid. The health effects associated with 2-methoxypropanoic acid are not well known, but it has been shown to affect the central nervous system in animal studies. It may also cause respiratory irritation in humans.
2-Methoxypropanoic acid can be converted to its glucuronide conjugate by glucuronidase enzymes and metabolized by methyl ketones as well as alizarin (an orange dye). The analytical method for 2-methoxypropanoic acid has been developed and its toxicity studied.
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:104.1 g/mol
Formula:C4H8O3
Purity:Min. 95%
InChI:InChI=1S/C4H8O3/c1-3(7-2)4(5)6/h3H,1-2H3,(H,5,6)
InChI key:InChIKey=ICPWFHKNYYRBSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:COC(C)C(=O)O