Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl (5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)carbamate (CAS: 92087-97-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl (5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)carbamate is typically synthesized via the reaction of ethyl isothiocyanate with 5-methyl-1,2-oxazole. The reaction is carried out in the presence of a base like potassium carbonate in an organic solvent such as dimethylformamide (DMF). The yield is generally around 80%, and the product can be purified by recrystallization from ethanol.
About
CAS No
92087-97-3
English Name
Ethyl (5-methyl-1,2-oxazol-3-yl)carbamate
Molecular Formula
C7H10N2O3
Molecular Weight
170.17 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)NC1=NOC(=C1)C
InChIKey
MLZYZEAETPCEON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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