tert-Butyl cyanoacetate, 98%
tert-Butyl cyanoacetate, 98%
tert-Butyl cyanoacetate, 98%
tert-Butyl cyanoacetate, 98%
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tert-Butyl cyanoacetate, 98%

CAS: 1116-98-9 | C7H11NO2 | 141.17 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1116-98-9
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormLiquid or viscous liquid
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to white to yellow
Refractive Index1.4180-1.4220 @ 20?C
tert-Butyl cyanoacetate is used in the synthesis of vinylogous urea. It is also used as a new additive for the sugar nucleoside base coupling step en route to DAPD with improved β-selectivity.

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Applications
tert-Butyl cyanoacetate is used in the synthesis of vinylogous urea. It is also used as a new additive for the sugar nucleoside base coupling step en route to DAPD with improved β-selectivity.

Solubility
Difficult to mix.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Ivan L Pinto.; Richard L Jarvest.; Halina T Serafinowska. The synthesis of 5-alkoxy and 5-amino substituted thiophenes. Tetrahedron Letters. 2000, 41, (10), 1597-1600.
  2. Reenu Sirohia.; Dong Hee Kimb.; Soo-Chang Yub.; Sang Hee Lee. Novel di-anchoring dye for DSSC by bridging of two mono anchoring dye molecules: A conformational approach to reduce aggregation. Dyes and Pigments. 2012, 92, (3), 1132-1137.
  3. Alternative to Ethyl cyanoacetate, A11498, permitting non-hydrolytic decarboxylative cleavage of the ester group: Arkiv. Kemi., 23, 453 (1965); cf J. Am. Chem. Soc., 74, 831 (1952).