PMK methyl glycidate, CAS 13605-48-6

Description

PMK methyl glycidate, also known as the methyl ester of 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone acid, is a chemical precursor used in the production of various psychoactive substances, including MDMA (ecstasy).

Synonyms:

Pmk methyl glycidate
Methyl 3-(2H-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methyloxirane-2-carboxylate
Methyl 3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methyloxirane-2-carboxylate
3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methyl-2-oxiranecarboxylic acid, methyl ester
Pmk methyl glycidate
2-Oxiranecarboxylic acid, 3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methyl-, methyl ester
Glycidic acid, 3-(3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenyl)-2-methyl-, methyl ester
PMK GLYCIDATE
3,4-MDP-2-P METHYL GLYCIDATE
MDP2P glycidate (3,4-Methylenedioxyphenylpropan-2-one glycidate)
methyl 3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methyl-oxirane-2-carboxylate

Key Characteristics:

1. Chemical formula: C12H12O5
2. Cas number: 13605-48-6
3. Molecular weight: 236.22 g/mol
4. Physical state: This compound typically exists as a solid substance with high solubility in organic solvents.
5. Boiling point: 312.8±42.0 °C(Predicted)
6. Density: 1.344±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

Usage:

PMK methyl glycidate is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone (MDP2P or PMK), which is then converted into MDMA and other amphetamine analogues. This compound is a key component in the production of MDMA due to its ability to easily transform into the necessary intermediate.