| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
tert-butyl 4-oxopentanoate | [CAS]
2854-10-6 | [Synonyms]
tert-butyl 4-oxopentanoate
levulinic acid t-butyl ester
Pentanoic acid, 4-oxo-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester | [Molecular Formula]
C9H16O3 | [MDL Number]
MFCD24688249 | [MOL File]
2854-10-6.mol | [Molecular Weight]
172.22 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Description]
Tert-Butyl 4-oxopentanoate is a dilactone that can be synthesized from 3-nitrosalicylic acid and l-threonine. This substance has been shown to have anti-fungal properties. It has been used in the synthesis of n-hydroxysuccinimide ester, which is a biologically active compound. |
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