Methyl phenylacetylacetate from phenylacetyl chloride and meldrum'S acid
CAS index name: Benzenebutanoic acid, β-oxo-, methyl ester
Organic Syntheses

A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meldrum's acid2033-24-1 · C6H8O4 | product | — | 144.13 | — | Warning |