Compound Q&A
How is 3-(5-Methyl-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-4-yl)alanine (CAS: 77521-29-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-(5-Methyl-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-4-yl)alanine can be synthesized via a multi-step process involving the condensation of 5-methyl-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,2-oxazole with alanine. Commonly, this reaction is catalyzed by a suitable acid and performed in an appropriate solvent. The overall yield is typically around 70-80%, with excellent selectivity for the desired product.
About
CAS No
77521-29-0
English Name
3-(5-Methyl-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1,2-oxazol-4-yl)alanine
Molecular Formula
C7H10N2O4
Molecular Weight
186.17 g/mol
SMILES
O=C(O)C(N)CC1=C(C)ONC1=O
InChIKey
UUDAMDVQRQNNHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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