Diethyl (cyanomethyl)phosphonate is a phosphonate ester that appears as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. It is a modified Wittig reagent for the Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons olefination, enabling the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated nitriles from aldehydes or ketones, and an intermediate for heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds.
Diethyl (cyanomethyl)phosphonate
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:2537-48-6
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 96%
Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₂NO₃P
Molecular Weight:177.14
EINECS No.:219-806-0
Synonym(s):DECP; Diethyl cyanomethylphosphonate
Diethyl (cyanomethyl)phosphonate is a phosphonate ester that appears as a colorless to light-yellow liquid. It is a modified Wittig reagent for the Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons olefination, enabling the synthesis of α,β-unsaturated nitriles from aldehydes or ketones, and an intermediate for heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds.
1. Reagent for Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons olefination to synthesize substituted nitriles.
2. Precursor for α,β-unsaturated nitriles and their amide/heterocyclic derivatives.
3. Intermediate for cyano-substituted cyclopropanes and aziridines.
4. Reagent for the synthesis of α-arylated alkanenitriles.
200kg/drum; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 2537-48-6
Product Name: Diethyl (cyanomethyl)phosphonate
Purity / Assay:96%
Molecular Formula:C₆H₁₂NO₃P
Molecular Weight:177.14
EINECS No.:219-806-0
Synonym(s):DECP; Diethyl cyanomethylphosphonate
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