Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of ethyl 2-cyano-4,4-diethoxybutanoate (CAS: 52133-67-2)?
Answer
Ethyl 2-cyano-4,4-diethoxybutanoate is a colorless to slightly yellow liquid at room temperature. Its molecular weight is approximately 258.25 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 14, indicating basicity. This compound is soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone. Chemically, it is reactive towards nucleophiles and can undergo ester hydrolysis or cyanide displacement reactions.
About
CAS No
52133-67-2
English Name
ethyl 2-cyano-4,4-diethoxybutanoate
Molecular Formula
C11H19NO4
Molecular Weight
229.27 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(CC(C#N)C(=O)OCC)OCC
InChIKey
AHKACZDKUNMFBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-07 10:18
