Compound Q&A
How is ethyl 2-methyl-4H-furo[3,2-b]pyrrole-5-carboxylate (CAS: 80709-78-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
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This compound is typically synthesized through the reaction of 2-methyl-4H-furo[3,2-b]pyrrole-5-carboxylic acid with ethyl bromide in the presence of a base such as potassium carbonate. The reaction involves a nucleophilic substitution, yielding high yields and good selectivity.
About
CAS No
80709-78-0
English Name
ethyl 2-methyl-4H-furo[3,2-b]pyrrole-5-carboxylate
Molecular Formula
C10H11NO3
Molecular Weight
193.2 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C1=CC2=C(N1)C=C(O2)C
InChIKey
GDOXDFUPXCOUGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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