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: 2026-07-01 20:51:29
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 | n |
| 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) |
 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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