Compound Q&A
How is Ethyl N-(diphenylmethylene)-4-methylenenorvalinate (CAS: 80741-44-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
Ethyl N-(diphenylmethylene)-4-methylenenorvalinate is typically synthesized via esterification of diphenylmethylene-4-methyleneacetic acid with ethyl alcohol. Commonly, this reaction is catalyzed by a strong acid like sulfuric acid at moderate temperatures. The yield is generally high, and the reaction is selective, producing the desired ester with minimal by-products.
About
CAS No
80741-44-2
English Name
Ethyl N-(diphenylmethylene)-4-methylenenorvalinate
Molecular Formula
C21H23NO2
Molecular Weight
321.42 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)C(CC(=C)C)N=C(c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2
InChIKey
CFNAHFDKBOHIBD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-07 15:41
