2-Cyano-3-methyl-pent-2-enoic acid ethyl ester

CAS: 759-51-3

Ref. 3D-FC20619

Product Information

• Name: 2-Cyano-3-methyl-pent-2-enoic acid ethyl ester
• Synonyms: Ethyl (E)-2-Cyano-3-Methylpent-2-Enoate, 2-Pentenoic acid, 2-cyano-3-methyl-, ethyl ester, Ai3-04908, Ethyl 2-Cyano-3-Methylpent-2-Enoate, Ethyl 2-cyano-3-methyl-2-pentenoate, NSC 67978, ethyl (2E)-2-cyano-3-methylpent-2-enoate, 2-Cyano-3-methylpent-2-enoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-cyano-3-methylpent-2-ene-1-oate

Description

2-Cyano-3-methyl-pent-2-enoic acid ethyl ester is a conjugated system that can be hydrolyzed to 2-cyanoacetaldehyde ethyl ester. It is a product of the Grignard reaction and can also be synthesized from carbon compounds. 2-Cyano-3-methyl-pent-2-enoic acid ethyl ester is used as a reagent for the conversion of nitriles to aliphatic esters, cyanoacetic acids, and alkylating agents. This compound has been used in the synthesis of various drugs, such as antiarrhythmic agents and beta blockers.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 167.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₃NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)/C(C#N)=C(\C)CC