Category:
Chiral Intermediates
CAS NO:
50595-15-8
Standard:
ChP,
98%min
Tert-Butyl 2-hydroxyacetate is a protected ester intermediate widely used in organic synthesis. The core process involves the esterification of glycolic acid with tert-butanol under acidic catalysis. Its molecular formula is C6H12O3, and the CAS registry number is 7498-05-5.
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