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Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate

  • CAS NO.:64920-29-2
  • Empirical Formula: C12H14O3
  • Molecular Weight: 206.24
  • MDL number: MFCD00037533
  • EINECS: 265-276-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-05 15:39:15
Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate  Structural

What is Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate ?

Chemical properties

light yellow oily liquid

The Uses of Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate

Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate may be used in the synthesis of ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutyrate, an important chiral precursor for angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor.

General Description

Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate is an aliphatic α-ketoester. Bioreduction of ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate is reported to yield ethyl (R)-2-hydroxy-4-phenylbutanoate. The effect of ionic liquid on the asymmetric reduction of ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate by Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been reported. Asymmetric reduction of ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate using a bacterial reductase is reported. Enantioselective hydrogenation of ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate using homogeneous Rh-diphosphine and heterogeneous Pt/Al2O3-cinchona catalysts has been reported.

Properties of Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate

Boiling point: 132 °C/2 mmHg (lit.)
Density  1.091 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.504(lit.)
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form  Oil
color  Colourless
BRN  2725083
CAS DataBase Reference 64920-29-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Computed Descriptors for Ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutyrate

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