METHYL 2-METHYLGLYCIDATE

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.