Product Information
Name:Diethyl cyanomethylphosphonate, 96%
Synonyms:
- diethyl cyanomethylphosphonate
Brand:Alfa Aesar By Thermo Fisher Scientific
Description:Diethyl cyanomethyl phosphonate is used as an intermediate in Horner-Emmons reaction for the synthesis of substituted nitriles and their amide and heterocyclic derivatives. It is known as a modified Wittig reagent used in the preparation of alpha, beta-unsaturated nitriles from ketones or aldehydes like 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutanal. It reacts with epoxides and nitrones to prepare cyano-substituted cyclopropanes and aziridines respectively. It is actively involved in the synthesis of alpha-arylated alkanenitriles via reaction with aryl iodides in presence of CuI. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Notice:Our products are intended for lab use only. For any other use, please contact us.
Chemical properties
Molecular weight:177.14
Formula:C6H12NO3P
Purity:96%
Color/Form:Clear colorless to pale yellow, Liquid
InChI key:KWMBADTWRIGGGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Technical inquiry about: Diethyl cyanomethylphosphonate, 96%
Please use instead the cart to request a quotation or an order
If you want to request a quotation or place an order, please instead add the desired products to your cart and then request a quotation or order from the cart. It is faster, cheaper, and you will be able to benefit from the available discounts and other advantages.