methyl 4-(4-methylphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate

4-(4-甲基苯基)-2,4-二氧代丁酸甲酯

Also known as: methyl 2,4-dioxo-4-p-tolylbutanoate, 2,4-dioxo-4-p-tolyl-butyric acid methyl ester, 2,4-diketo-4-(4-methylphenyl)butyric acid methyl ester, 4-(4-methylphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoic acid methyl ester, benzenebutanoic acid, 4-methyl-α,γ-dioxo-, methyl ester, F1727-0237, methyl 4-methyl-α,γ-dioxobenzenebutanoate, methyl ester of 4-methylbenzoylpyruvic acid, p-toluylpyruvic acid methyl ester

methyl 4-(4-methylphenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate (CAS 39757-29-4) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C12H12O4 and a molecular weight of 220.221 g/mol. It is also known as methyl 2,4-dioxo-4-p-tolylbutanoate, 2,4-dioxo-4-p-tolyl-butyric acid methyl ester and 2,4-diketo-4-(4-methylphenyl)butyric acid methyl ester. Key properties include a boiling point of 357.0±25.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 158.7±23.2 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.

39757-29-4

Jingsj CID

J-1354112-7

Molecular Formula

C₁₂H₁₂O₄

Chinese Name

4-(4-甲基苯基)-2,4-二氧代丁酸甲酯

Molecular Weight

220.221 g/mol

Category

Organic Acids

Last updated

8/21/2026