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

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
• Brand: Biosynth
• 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.

Chemical properties

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