Ethyl 2-cyano-2-ethylbutanoate

CAS: 1619-56-3

Ref. 3D-FE120089

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-cyano-2-ethylbutanoate
• Synonyms: butanoic acid, 2-cyano-2-ethyl-, ethyl ester, 2-Cyano-2-ethylbutanoic acid ethyl ester, Butanoic acid, 2-cyano-2-ethyl-, ethyl ester, Butyric acid, 2-cyano-2-ethyl-, ethyl ester, Butyric acid, α-cyano-α-ethyl-, Et ester, Ethyl 2-Cyano-2-Ethylbutanoate, Ethyl 2-ethyl-2-cyanobutyrate, NSC 128081

Description

Ethyl 2-cyano-2-ethylbutanoate is an aralkyl compound that is used as a precursor to other organic compounds. It can be synthesized by reacting phenolphthalein with dicyandiamide and methanol in the presence of acidifying agents. The reaction produces a reactive intermediate, which can be hydrolyzed to produce ethyl 2-cyano-2-ethylbutanoate and hydrochloric acid. This product has been shown to react with barbituric and cyanoacetic acids to form ethyl 2-cyano-2-ethylbutanoate esters. Ethyl 2-cyano-2-ethylbutanoate has also been used in the synthesis of alpha,beta unsaturated amides, which are useful as pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 169.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₅NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(C#N)(CC)CC