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tert-butyl 3-oxobutylcarbamate; CAS No.: 54614-95-8; tert-butyl 3-oxobutylcarbamate. PROPERTIES: This compound is a tert-butyl 3-oxobutylcarbamate appearing as colorless liquid. Its molecular weight is approximately 203.25 g/mol. It has characteristic mild odor. The compound is moderately soluble in common organic solvents like ethyl acetate and dichloromethane. It's moisture sensitive and mayly hydroze upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. Store in tightly sealed containers under nitrogen atmosphere. Keep below 20 C and protect from moisture. Handle with care using appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin contact. APPLICATIONS: tert-butyl 3-oxobutylcarbamate is used in organic synthesis as protected amine containing ketone as described in Journal of Organic Chemistry. It's employed in preparation of certain anticonvulsant agents mentioned in European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Additionally, this compound serves as building block for synthesizing oxo amine-containing pharmaceuticals reported in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters. The oxo group provides valuable site for nucleophilic addition reactions in medicinal chemistry applications.