Synonyms: Methyl (3E)-4-Phenylbut-3-enoate; Methyl (E)-4-phenylbut-3-enoate; Methyl trans-styryl acetate
Molecular Formula: C11H12O2
Molecular Weight: 176.21
Linear Structural Formula: C11H12O2
MDL Number: MFCD00967000
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Building block is reported by Huw Davies and coworkers as a precursor to the 2013 EROS Best Reagent; Methyl (E)-4-Phenyl-2-diazo-3-butenoate. Methyl (E)-4-Phenyl-2-diazo-3-butenoate is a donor-acceptor precursor to the corresponding Ru-carbenoid that is utilized in C-H insertion and cyclopropanation reactions.
Other Notes: Methyl 2-Diazo-3-butenoate