| | Identification | More |  | [Name] 
 Methyl 2-oxoacetate
 |  | [CAS] 
 922-68-9
 |  | [Synonyms] 
 2-(2-METHOXPHENOXYL) ETHYLAMINE HCL
 2-(2-METHOXPHENOXYL)ETHYLAMINE MONOHYDROCHLORIDE
 2-(2-METHOXYPHENOXY)ETHANAMINE HCL
 2-(2-METHOXYPHENOXY)ETHYLAMINE HCL
 2-(2-METHOXYPHENOXY)ETHYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
 2-(METHOXY PHENOXY)ETHYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
 GAME
 GLYOXYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER
 METHYL GLYOXYLATE
 Acetic acid, oxo-, methyl ester
 Methyl oxoacetate
 oxo-aceticacimethylester
 2-(2-methyoxy phenoxy) ethylamine HCL
 L-MENTHYL GLYOXYLATE HYDRATE ( MGH) STAGE I
 2-(2-Methoxphenoxyl)ethylamine
 Methyl 2-oxoacetate
 2-Oxoacetic acid methyl ester
 Glyoxalic acid methyl ester
 Oxoacetic acid methyl ester
 |  | [EINECS(EC#)] 
 213-084-0
 |  | [Molecular Formula] 
 C3H4O3
 |  | [MDL Number] 
 MFCD01631120
 |  | [Molecular Weight] 
 88.06
 |  | [MOL File] 
 922-68-9.mol
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 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  | [Risk Statements ] 
 R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
 |  | [Safety Statements ] 
 S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
 S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
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 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  | [Uses] 
 Methyl Glyoxylate is a useful compound for preparation of pyridine and quinoline derivatives.
 |  | [Preparation] 
 Preparative Methods of Methyl 2-oxoacetate: efficient methods include oxidative cleavage of tartrate diesters, ozonolysis of 
maleate/fumarate derivatives, exchange reaction between appropriate dialkoxyacetate and glyoxylic acid, 
and NaOAc-catalyzed elimination of nitrite ion from nitrate esters.[1]
 |  | [General Description] 
 Methyl Glyoxylate is a two-carbon synthon utilized in electrocyclic processes (Diels-Alder reaction, ene reactions), various 
condensations (Mannich, aldol, Wittig, Prins, acyloin), carbinolamine formation, and Friedel-Crafts 
reactions.
 |  | [storage] 
 Methyl 2-oxoacetate stores under N2 in a refrigerator due to their tendency to form a 
monohydrate and/or polymerize.
 |  | [References] 
 1. (a) Wolf, F. J.; Weijland, J. OSC 1963, 4, 124. (b) Jung, M. E.; Shishido, K.; Davis, L. H. JOC 1982, 47, 891. (c) 
Blake, J.; Tretter, J. R.; Juhasz, G. J.; Bonthrone, W.; Rappoport, H. JACS 1966, 88, 4061. (d) Haggerty, J. G.; Kelly, 
T. R.; Schmidt, T. E. S 1972, 544. Hook, J. M. SC 1984, 14, 83. (e) Kornblum, N.; Frazier, H. W. JACS 1966, 88, 865.
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