Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl (2E)-4-oxo-2-butenoate (CAS: 2960-66-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl (2E)-4-oxo-2-butenoate (CAS: 2960-66-9) can be synthesized through a reaction of ethyl acetoacetate with acetyl chloride in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as aluminum chloride. This reaction provides high yield and good selectivity, making it a common method for industrial synthesis of this compound.
About
CAS No
2960-66-9
English Name
Ethyl (2E)-4-oxo-2-butenoate
Molecular Formula
C6H8O3
Molecular Weight
128.13 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C=CC=O
InChIKey
SDGAEBKMHIPSAC-ONEGZZNKSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-25 13:48
