ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate

Also known as: ethyl 4-methoxybenzoylformate, ethyl (4-methoxyphenyl)(oxo)acetate, ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetat, (4-methoxyphenyl)glyoxylic acid ethyl ester, 4-methoxy-α-oxo-benzeneacetic acid ethyl ester, ethyl 4-methoxyphenylglyoxylate, Benzeneacetic acid, 4-methoxy-α-oxo-, ethyl ester, MFCD00963513

ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate (CAS 40140-16-7) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H12O4 and a molecular weight of 208.21100 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 317.6ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.147g/cm3 and a flash point of 139.2ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 40140-16-7
Jingsj CID: J-1508782-8
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₄
Molecular Weight: 208.21100 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	317.6ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.147g/cm3
Flash Point	139.2ºC
Exact Mass	208.07400
PSA	52.60000
LogP	1.44100
Refractive Index	1.506

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate?

The CAS number of ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate is 40140-16-7.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate?

ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate has molecular formula C11H12O4 and molecular weight 208.21100 g/mol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "ethyl 2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-oxoacetate (CAS 40140-16-7)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1508782-8 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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