Ethyl 5-(cyanomethyl)furan-2-carboxylate

• CAT Number: L024755
• CAS Number: 51129-66-9
• Molecular Formula: C9H9NO3
• Molecular Weight: 179.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 5-(cyanomethyl)furan-2-carboxylate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9NO3/c1-2-12-9(11)8-4-3-7(13-8)5-6-10/h3-4H,2,5H2,1H3
• InChIKey: UWWMGPPIOJFSMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)C1=CC=C(O1)CC#N

Ethyl 5-(cyanomethyl)furan-2-carboxylate is an organic compound featuring a furan ring with a carboxylate group at the 2-position and a cyanomethyl substituent at the 5-position. This unique structure combines the reactivity of the furan ring with the nitrile functionality, making it valuable in organic synthesis. The compound may serve as an intermediate for developing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its ability to undergo various chemical transformations enhances its utility in research and applications that explore structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry.