Methyl Methoxyacetate

Name: Methyl Methoxyacetate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050025

About Methyl Methoxyacetate

Listed under CAS 6290-49-9, Methyl Methoxyacetate is a process intermediate or related compound of Allopurinol available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C4H8O3 and its molecular weight is 104.1 g/mol. Systematically, it is named methyl 2-methoxyacetate. Alternative names: Methoxyacetic acid, methyl ester and Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Allopurinol, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Methyl Methoxyacetate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to Allopurinol

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Allopurinol.

Allopurinol impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl Methoxyacetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-050025
CAS Number	6290-49-9
IUPAC name	methyl 2-methoxyacetate
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O₃
Molecular weight	104.1 g/mol
Exact mass	104.0473
InChIKey	QRMHDGWGLNLHMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COCC(=O)OC
PubChem CID	80507

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	35.5 Å²
Synonyms	Methoxyacetic acid, methyl ester, Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester, methyl ester of methoxyacetic acid, Acetic acid, methoxy-, methyl ester, Methoxyacetic acid methyl ester, Methy methoxy acetate, methoxy acetic acid methyl ester, Methyl-2-methoxyacetate, methyl metoxyacetate, methyl methoxylacetate, Methoxy-acetic acid methyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P303 + P361 + P353, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl Methoxyacetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl Methoxyacetate is 6290-49-9. It is also known as Methoxyacetic acid, methyl ester, Acetic acid, 2-methoxy-, methyl ester, methyl ester of methoxyacetic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl Methoxyacetate?

Methyl Methoxyacetate has the molecular formula C4H8O3 and a molecular weight of 104.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 2-methoxyacetate.

What is Methyl Methoxyacetate used for?

Methyl Methoxyacetate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Allopurinol. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl Methoxyacetate can I order?

We supply Methyl Methoxyacetate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl Methoxyacetate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl Methoxyacetate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl Methoxyacetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl Methoxyacetate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.