Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate

Also known as: METHYL 5-ACETYLAMINOLEVULINATE, 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoic acid methyl ester, 5-Acetylamino-4-oxo-pentanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 5-(acetylamino)-4-oxopentanoate, Pentanoic acid, 5-(acetylamino)-4-oxo-, methyl ester, N-acetyl-5-aminolevulinic acid methyl ester

Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate (CAS 93393-93-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H13NO4 and a molecular weight of 187.19300 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 370.8ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.12g/cm3 and a flash point of 178.1ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 93393-93-2
Jingsj CID: J-1422983-5
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₃NO₄
Molecular Weight: 187.19300 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	370.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.12g/cm3
Flash Point	178.1ºC
Exact Mass	187.08400
PSA	72.47000
LogP	0.03570
Refractive Index	1.445

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2924199090
Summary	2924199090. other acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate is 93393-93-2.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate?

Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate has molecular formula C8H13NO4 and molecular weight 187.19300 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate?

For Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate, Upstream Products: Methyl 4-chloro-4-oxobutanoate; Downstream Products: 5-Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl 5-acetamido-4-oxopentanoate (CAS 93393-93-2)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1422983-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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