Isopropyl cyanoacetate was used in the synthesis of 3-substituted coumarins by undergoing KnÖevenagel reactions with aldehydes and ketones.
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Applications
Isopropyl cyanoacetate was used in the synthesis of 3-substituted coumarins by undergoing Knöevenagel reactions with aldehydes and ketones.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed container. Store away from oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Kohei Yamashita; Takanori Tanaka; Masahiko Hayashi. Use of isopropyl alcohol as a solvent in Ti(O-i-Pr)4-catalyzed Knöevenagel reactions. Tetrahedron,2005, 61(33), 7981-7985.
- Chan Hyuk Kim; Ki Po Jang; Soo Young Choi; Young Keun Chung; and Eun Lee . A Carbonyl Ylide Cycloaddition Approach to Platensimycin. Angewandte Chemie International Edition,2008, 47(47), 4009-4011.