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methyl 2,2-bis(methoxycarbonyl)acetate; CAS No.: 60794-51-6; methyl 2,2-bis(methoxycarbonyl)acetate. PROPERTIES: This compound is a methyl 2,2-bis(methoxycarbonyl)acetate appearing as colorless liquid. Its molecular weight is approximately 194.15 g/mol. It has characteristic mild ester odor. The compound is moderately soluble in common organic solvents like ether and chloroform. It shows good stability under normal conditions but may undergo polymerization upon exposure to heat. Store in tightly sealed containers below 30 C. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. Handle with care using appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin contact. APPLICATIONS: methyl 2,2-bis(methoxycarbonyl)acetate is utilized in organic synthesis as diester building block as detailed in Synthetic Communications. It's employed in preparation of certain barbiturate derivatives mentioned in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Additionally, this compound serves as intermediate for synthesizing diketone-containing pharmaceuticals reported in Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry. The bis(methoxycarbonyl) group provides valuable sites for further derivatization in drug discovery projects.