
Catalog Number	AR00DKA0
Chemical Name	Methyl (etho×ycarbonyl)MethylcarbaMate
CAS Number	5602-94-8
Molecular Formula	C6H11NO4
Molecular Weight	161.1558
MDL Number	MFCD03384670
SMILES	CCOC(=O)CNC(=O)OC
NSC Number	36233

Ethyl 2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)acetate is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis. Its primary application lies in the realm of organic chemistry, where it serves as a key building block for the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials.One of the key features of Ethyl 2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)acetate is its role as a protecting group for amines. By selectively masking the amino group with the methoxycarbonyl (MOC) moiety, this compound allows chemists to carry out specific reactions without affecting the amine functionality. This protection-deprotection strategy is crucial in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, where precise control over functional groups is essential.Furthermore, Ethyl 2-((methoxycarbonyl)amino)acetate can participate in a variety of chemical transformations, such as nucleophilic substitutions, acylation reactions, and cyclizations. Its presence in the synthetic toolbox provides a valuable means to introduce amine functionalities in a controlled and efficient manner, enabling the creation of novel compounds with diverse biological activities and physical properties.