methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyrate

3,3-二甲基-2-氧代丁酸甲酯

Also known as: 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid methyl ester, Butanoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-, methyl ester, Methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutanoate, Methyl trimethylpyruvate, Methyl 2-oxo-3,3-dimethylbutanoate, Trimethylpyroracemic acid methyl ester, Methyltrimethylpyroracemate, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-, methyl ester

methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyrate (CAS 38941-46-7) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H12O3 and a molecular weight of 144.16800 g/mol. It is also known as 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutyric acid methyl ester, Butanoic acid, 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxo-, methyl ester and Methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutanoate. Key properties include a boiling point of 177.2ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 0.996g/cm3 and a flash point of 62.5ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
38941-46-7
Jingsj CID
J-1061706-1
Molecular Formula
C7H12O3
Chinese Name
3,3-二甲基-2-氧代丁酸甲酯
Molecular Weight
144.16800 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point177.2ºC at 760mmHg
Density0.996g/cm3
Flash Point62.5ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyrate?

The CAS number of methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyrate is 38941-46-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyrate?

methyl 3,3-dimethyl-2-oxobutyrate has molecular formula C7H12O3 and molecular weight 144.16800 g/mol.

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