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Ethyl 2-nitropropionate, 96%
Description
Ethyl 2-nitropropionate is used in the preparation of (-)-trans-2,5-dimethylprolineethyl ester via enantioselective Michael reaction methyl vinyl ketone using modified dihydroquinine as catalyst, novel nitrogen-15-labeled nitrone spin trap, 5-ethoxycarbonyl-5-methyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide ([15N]EMPO) for detecting superoxide anion, 2-ethoxycarbonyl-2-nitropentanal. It is used for enantioselective Michael reactions.
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Ethyl 2-nitropropionate is used in the preparation of (-)-trans-2,5-dimethylprolineethyl ester via enantioselective Michael reaction methyl vinyl ketone using modified dihydroquinine as catalyst, novel nitrogen-15-labeled nitrone spin trap, 5-ethoxycarbonyl-5-methyl-1-pyrroline N-oxide ([15N]EMPO) for detecting superoxide anion, 2-ethoxycarbonyl-2-nitropentanal. It is used for enantioselective Michael reactions.
Solubility
Not miscible in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry conditions in well sealed container.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 1.13 |
| Boiling Point | 190°C to 195°C |
| Flash Point | 89°C (192°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.421 |
| Quantity | 1 g |
| Beilstein | 774734 |
| Solubility Information | Not miscible in water. |
| Formula Weight | 147.13 |
| Percent Purity | 96% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ethyl 2-nitropropionate |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H227-H315-H319-H335 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335-H227 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P235-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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