Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl (4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate (CAS: 62613-81-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl (4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate (CAS: 62613-81-4) can be synthesized via the condensation of 2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl alcohol with ethyl acetate under acidic catalysis. The synthetic process typically involves refluxing the reactants in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst like aluminum trichloride to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
62613-81-4
English Name
Ethyl (4-hydroxy-2-oxo-1-pyrrolidinyl)acetate
Molecular Formula
C8H13NO4
Molecular Weight
187.195 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(OCC)CN1C(CC(O)C1)=O
InChIKey
YDBONCLBTWFUPF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 10:54
