Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Ethyl (2Z)-2-cyano-3-hydroxy-2-butenoate (CAS: 794574-92-8)?
Answer
Ethyl (2Z)-2-cyano-3-hydroxy-2-butenoate (CAS: 794574-92-8) is a crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 158.13 g/mol. It has a pKa of around 10.3, indicating it can act as a weak base. The compound is slightly soluble in water and more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is reactive, particularly towards nucleophiles and can undergo hydrolysis and condensation reactions.
About
CAS No
794574-92-8
English Name
Ethyl (2Z)-2-cyano-3-hydroxy-2-butenoate
Molecular Formula
C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight
144.17 g/mol
SMILES
CCOC(=O)/C(=C(/C)\O)/C#N
InChIKey
ZCGIXZHJMNCSDQ-WAYWQWQTSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-22 14:59
