Methyl methoxyacetate is used in the preparation of 4-hydroxy-2-mercapto-5-methoxypyrimidine (II).
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Applications
Methyl methoxyacetate is used in the preparation of 4-hydroxy-2-mercapto-5-methoxypyrimidine (II).
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Keep container tightly closed. Store away from oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Qiuhua Li.; Chuanhui Huang.; Tongwen Xu. Bipolar membrane electrodialysis in an organic medium: Production of methyl methoxyacetate. Journal of Membrane Science. 2009, 339, (1-2), 28-32.
- Qiuhua Li.; Chuanhui Huang.; Tongwen Xu. Alcohol splitting for the production of methyl methoxyacetate: Integration of ion-exchange with bipolar membrane electrodialysis. Journal of Membrane Science. 2011, 367, (1-2), 314-318.
- The ɑ-lithio-derivative adds to ketones in the normal manner. Elimination of water provides a useful synthesis of ɑ-methoxyacrylates: Tetrahedron Lett., 2825 (1977).