Methyl propiolate explained

Methyl propiolate is an organic compound with the formula HC2CO2CH3. It is the methyl ester of propiolic acid, the simplest acetylenic carboxylic acid. It is a colorless liquid that is miscible with organic solvents. The compound is a reagent and building block for the synthesis of other organic compounds, reactions that exploit the electrophilicity of the alkyne group.[1]

References

  1. Encyclopedia: Gavin C.. Hirst. 2001. 10.1002/047084289X.rm237. Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. Methyl Propiolate. Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis. 0471936235.