Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate

Also known as: 2-Amino-3-oxobutanoic acid methyl ester, Butanoic acid, 2-amino-3-oxo-, methyl ester, Methyl-2-aminoacetoacetat, 2-amino-3-oxo-butyric acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate hydrochloride

Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate (CAS 68277-01-0) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H9NO3 and a molecular weight of 131.13100 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 85-86ºC, a boiling point of 167.5ºC, a density of 1.133 and a flash point of 51.4ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Nov 2, 2026.

CAS No.: 68277-01-0
Jingsj CID: J-1516472-4
Molecular Formula: C₅H₉NO₃
Molecular Weight: 131.13100 g/mol
Category: Organic Acids
Last updated: 11/2/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	85-86ºC
Boiling Point	167.5ºC
Density	1.133
Flash Point	51.4ºC
Exact Mass	167.034927
PSA	69.39000
Refractive Index	1.44

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2922509090
Summary	2922509090. other amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. 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 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate?

The CAS number of Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate is 68277-01-0.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate?

Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate has molecular formula C5H9NO3 and molecular weight 131.13100 g/mol.

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Last updated: 11/2/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "Methyl 2-amino-3-oxobutanoate (CAS 68277-01-0)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-1516472-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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