Ethyl oxalyl chloride is used in the synthesis of 2-oxo-3-alkenoic esters and alpha-keto ester in good yield. It acts as a reactant in the preparation of oxyoxalamide derivatives as an epoxide hydrolase inhibitor.
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Applications
Ethyl oxalyl chloride is used in the synthesis of 2-oxo-3-alkenoic esters and alpha-keto ester in good yield. It acts as a reactant in the preparation of oxyoxalamide derivatives as an epoxide hydrolase inhibitor.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Moisture sensitive. Incompatible with bases, oxidizing agents and alcohols.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Reaction with imidazole, followed by a Grignard reagent, provides a route to ɑ-keto esters, generally in good yield: J. Org. Chem., 46, 211 (1981).
- In the presence of pyridine, electron-rich alkenes give 2-oxo-3-alkenoic esters: Synthesis, 137 (1986):
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