Compound Q&A
How is (2Z)-4-[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid (CAS: 57079-11-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
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The compound can be synthesized through a multistep process involving the amide coupling of 2-carboxyethylamine with 4-oxo-2-butenoic acid. This reaction is typically catalyzed by a transition metal complex or an organometallic compound. The process involves the formation of a key intermediate followed by the coupling step, which yields the target compound with good selectivity and moderate to high yield.
About
CAS No
57079-11-5
English Name
(2Z)-4-[(2-Carboxyethyl)amino]-4-oxo-2-butenoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H9NO5
Molecular Weight
187.15 g/mol
SMILES
C(CNC(=O)/C=C\C(=O)O)C(=O)O
InChIKey
JYXLDXBKFBWKOV-UPHRSURJSA-N
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