Ethyl 3-cyano-3-phenylpyruvate

CAS: 6362-63-6

Ref. 3D-GAA36263

Product Information

• Name: Ethyl 3-cyano-3-phenylpyruvate
• Synonyms: Ai3-15927, Benzenepropanoic acid, beta-cyano-alpha-oxo-, ethyl ester (9CI), Benzenepropanoic acid, β-cyano-α-oxo-, ethyl ester, Brn 0613921, Cyanophenylpyruvic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 3-Cyano-2-Oxo-3-Phenylpropanoate, Ethyl 3-cyano-2-oxo-3-phenyl-propanoate, Ethyl 3-cyano-2-oxo-3-phenylpropionate, Ethyl alpha-cyanophenylpyruvate, Ethyl cyanophenylpyruvate, Ethyl phenylcyanopyruvate, Ethyl α-cyanophenylpyruvate, Ethyl β-cyano-α-oxobenzenepropanoate, Nsc 31650, Pyruvic acid, cyanophenyl-, ethyl ester
• CAS: 6362-63-6

Description

Ethyl 3-cyano-3-phenylpyruvate is a chemical compound that is used as an antiviral agent. It has been shown in vitro to inhibit influenza virus and depression. Ethyl 3-cyano-3-phenylpyruvate is synthesized by the alkylation of furyl with phenyl group, followed by the reduction of the tetronic acid formed. The antiviral activity of ethyl 3-cyano-3-phenylpyruvate was analyzed by assessing the ability to inhibit viral replication and production of new viruses. The sodium salt form of this compound is used in foodstuff as a preservative.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 217.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₁NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%