Compound Q&A
How is (S)-tert-Butyl (1-cyanopropan-2-yl)carbamate (CAS: 172695-22-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
(S)-tert-Butyl (1-cyanopropan-2-yl)carbamate is typically synthesized through the reaction of tert-butyl cyanopropyl carbonate with tert-butylamine. The synthesis involves the formation of a carbamate intermediate, which is then converted to the desired (S) enantiomer via kinetic resolution using chiral auxiliaries or enzymatic methods, ensuring high selectivity and yield.
About
CAS No
172695-22-6
English Name
(S)-tert-Butyl (1-cyanopropan-2-yl)carbamate
Molecular Formula
C9H16N2O2
Molecular Weight
184.24 g/mol
SMILES
CC(CC#N)NC(=O)OC(C)(C)C
InChIKey
DIUMTAGYVCAZRM-ZETCQYMHSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-04 19:14
