Miscible with tetrahydrofuran, ether, acetonitrile and benzene.
form
Liquid
color
Clear yellow
BRN
1741053
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H8O2/c1-5(6)3-4-7-2/h3-4H,1-2H3
InChIKey
VLLHEPHWWIDUSS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)C=COC
Safety Information
Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H227:Combustible liquid
Precautionary statements
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Description
4-Methoxy-3-buten-2-one is an important precursor for the synthesis of 1-methoxy-3-trimethylsilyloxy-1,3-butadiene and the Danishefsky diene and its equivalent. It is widely used as a reactant in the synthesis of hydroisoquinoline derivatives. It is employed as an intermediate for the synthesis of manzamine.