Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-methoxyacetate

2-羟基-2-甲氧基乙酸甲酯

Also known as: Methyl hydroxy(methoxy)acetate, Glyoxylic acid methyl ester methyl hemiacetal, GMHA, Methyl 2-methoxyglycolate, Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, methyl ester, Acetic acid, hydroxymethoxy-, methyl ester, 2-Hydroxy-2-methoxyacetic acid methyl ester, Methyl 2-Hydroxy-2-methoxyacetate (contains related compounds), Zolpidem Impurity 15, hydroxymethoxyacetic acid methyl ester, methyl glyoxylate methyl-hemiacetal, methyl hydroxymethoxyacetate

Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-methoxyacetate (CAS 19757-97-2) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C4H8O4 and a molecular weight of 120.104 g/mol. It is also known as Methyl hydroxy(methoxy)acetate, Glyoxylic acid methyl ester methyl hemiacetal and GMHA. Key properties include a boiling point of 128.1±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 45.1±15.3 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
19757-97-2
Jingsj CID
J-1992802-1
Molecular Formula
C4H8O4
Chinese Name
2-羟基-2-甲氧基乙酸甲酯
Molecular Weight
120.104 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point128.1±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point45.1±15.3 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-methoxyacetate?

The CAS number of Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-methoxyacetate is 19757-97-2.

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

Methyl 2-hydroxy-2-methoxyacetate has molecular formula C4H8O4 and molecular weight 120.104 g/mol.

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