Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-butynoate

4-羟基-2-丁炔酸甲酯

Also known as: 2-Butynoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 4-hydroxybut-2-ynoate, Methyl-4-hydroxy-2-butynoate, 4-Hydroxy-2-pentynoate, 4-hydroxybut-2-ynoic acid methyl ester, Nsc292683, hydroxymethylpropargylic methyl ester, methyl 3-hydroxy-2-butynoate, methyl 4-hydroxy-2-but-2-ynoate

Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-butynoate (CAS 31555-05-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H6O3 and a molecular weight of 114.099 g/mol. It is also known as 2-Butynoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester, Methyl 4-hydroxybut-2-ynoate and Methyl-4-hydroxy-2-butynoate. Key properties include a boiling point of 219.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 95.7±16.1 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
31555-05-2
Jingsj CID
J-1180349-6
Molecular Formula
C5H6O3
Chinese Name
4-羟基-2-丁炔酸甲酯
Molecular Weight
114.099 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point219.9±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point95.7±16.1 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-butynoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-butynoate is 31555-05-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-butynoate?

Methyl 4-hydroxy-2-butynoate has molecular formula C5H6O3 and molecular weight 114.099 g/mol.

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