Ethyl 2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-3-oxobutanoate

CAS: 36600-72-3

Ref. 3D-FE129911

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-3-oxobutanoate
• Synonyms: benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-acetyl-4-chloro-, ethyl ester, 1-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-1-(p-chlorobenzyl)-2-propanone, 2-(4-Chlorobenzyl)-3-oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester, 2-(4-Chlorobenzyl)acetoacetic acid ethyl ester, Benzenepropanoic acid, alpha-acetyl-4-chloro-, ethyl ester, Benzenepropanoic acid, α-acetyl-4-chloro-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-3-oxobutanoate

Description

Ethyl 2-(4-chlorobenzyl)-3-oxobutanoate is a benzylic alcohol that can be prepared by the catalyzed reaction of benzaldehyde and ethyl acetoacetate. The catalytic process produces high yields with clean and environmentally friendly conditions. The catalyst used in this experiment is palladium on activated carbon, which is reusable. This compound has been shown to be an effective agent for the benzylation of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, giving a profile that includes aromatic and aliphatic products.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 254.71 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₁₅ClO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H15ClO3/c1-3-17-13(16)12(9(2)15)8-10-4-6-11(14)7-5-10/h4-7,12H,3,8H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=HQZNZKQSSZWNEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(Cc1ccc(Cl)cc1)C(C)=O