Ethyl 2-phenylbutyrate

CAS: 119-43-7

Ref. 3D-FE41789

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 2-phenylbutyrate
• Synonyms: 2-Phenylbutyric acid, ethyl ester, Ai3-05890, Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-ethyl-, ethyl ester, Benzeneacetic acid, α-ethyl-, ethyl ester, Butyric acid, 2-phenyl-, ethyl ester, Ethyl 2-Phenylbutanoate, Ethyl 2-ethylphenylacetate, Ethyl alpha-phenylbutyrate, Ethyl α-ethylbenzeneacetate, Ethyl α-phenylbutyrate, Nsc 30680

Description

Ethyl 2-phenylbutyrate is a synthetic, non-steroidal compound that has been shown to inhibit the activity of cyclooxygenase enzymes. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as a reagent in the cross-coupling reaction between arenes and magnesium. The compound is synthesized by reacting cyclopentyl bromide with an alkyl halide, followed by treatment with an alkanoic acid. The enantiomers of ethyl 2-phenylbutyrate can be separated by chromatography or by crystallization. This chemical is soluble in benzene and ether, but not in water.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 192.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O2/c1-3-11(12(13)14-4-2)10-8-6-5-7-9-10/h5-9,11H,3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=CLLUFLLBRNCOLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(CC)c1ccccc1