Compound Q&A
How is S-{2-[(2,5-Dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl} ethanethioate (CAS: 76931-93-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
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S-{2-[(2,5-Dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl} ethanethioate is synthesized by the condensation reaction of ethanethiol with 2-(2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-1-yl)acetic acid. The reaction is catalyzed by a strong acid such as trifluoroacetic acid, providing a yield of about 85%. The specific conditions and reagents can be optimized for better selectivity.
About
CAS No
76931-93-6
English Name
S-{2-[(2,5-Dioxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)oxy]-2-oxoethyl} ethanethioate
Molecular Formula
C8H9NO5S
Molecular Weight
231.23 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)SCC(=O)ON1C(=O)CCC1=O
InChIKey
FLCQLSRLQIPNLM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-13 12:55
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