Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate (CAS No: 4538-50-5) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Diltiazem. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: Glycidic acid methyl ester ,Methyl glycidate
CAS No: 4538-50-5
PubChem CID: 145751
Mol Formula: C4H6O3
Mol Weight: 102.09 g/mol
Used in API: Diltiazem
IUPAC Name: methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate
API Intermediate Description: Methyl oxirane-2-carboxylate is a colorless liquid, chiral epoxide building block (C4H6O3) crucial for synthesizing complex pharmaceuticals (like diltiazem precursors) and agrochemicals, acting as a versatile intermediate with a reactive epoxy ring, requiring careful handling due to flammability and irritation hazards
