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Methyl nitroacetate, 97+%
Description
Methyl nitroacetate is used in the synthesis of aromatic and heteroaromatic linear (E)-alfa-nitro-arylpentenoates. It is also used to prepare phenyliodonium ylide. Further, it is utilized in the highly enantioselective and diastereoselective copper(I)-catalyzed cyclopropanation of alkenes. In addition to this, it is employed in the production of methyl (Z)-2-nitro-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propenoate through reaction with 4-nitrobenzylideneaniline.
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Methyl nitroacetate is used in the synthesis of aromatic and heteroaromatic linear (E)-alfa-nitro-arylpentenoates. It is also used to prepare phenyliodonium ylide. Further, it is utilized in the highly enantioselective and diastereoselective copper(I)-catalyzed cyclopropanation of alkenes. In addition to this, it is employed in the production of methyl (Z)-2-nitro-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-2-propenoate through reaction with 4-nitrobenzylideneaniline.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether and most organic solvents.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible withstrong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Density | 1.294 |
Boiling Point | 195°C to 198°C |
Flash Point | 105°C (221°F) |
Odor | Ester-like |
Linear Formula | O2NCH2CO2CH3 |
Refractive Index | 1.426 |
Quantity | 2 g |
Beilstein | 1758670 |
Sensitivity | Light sensitive |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ether and most organic solvents. |
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Safety and Handling

- Methyl nitroacetate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl nitroacetate
RUO – Research Use Only
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