4-Vinyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one (VEC) is a cyclic carbonate, that can be synthesized from acrolein by reacting with sulfur ylide and CO2. The ruthenium-catalyzed transfer hydrogenation (TH) of VEC in the presence of 2-propanol forms 1,2-butanediol. Indolines and indoles undergo selective C-H allylation with VEC in the presence of rhodium(III) catalyst.
Synonyms: VEC; Vinyl ethylene carbonate
Molecular Formula: C5H6O3
Molecular Weight: 114.1
Linear Structural Formula: C5H6O3
MDL Number: MFCD00143315
Purity: 99%
Density: 1.188 g/mL at 25 C (lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.45 (lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: Used to synthesize functional polymers.
Assay: 99%
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.45(lit.)
BP: 237 °C/733 mmHg(lit.)
Density: 1.188 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Storage Temp.: 2-8°C