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Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (CAS 762-21-0)

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Alternate Names:
Diethyl 2-butynedioate
Application:
Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate is a protein cross-linker
CAS Number:
762-21-0
Molecular Weight:
170.16
Molecular Formula:
C8H10O4
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate is widely used in organic chemistry research, particularly in the synthesis of cyclic and acyclic organic compounds. Its role as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions is of special interest as it contributes to the formation of complex molecular structures that are useful in various chemical studies. Furthermore, Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate is involved in the study of Michael addition reactions, where it acts as an electrophilic component. This compound is also utilized in the synthesis of heterocycles, which are fundamental in the study of chemical reactivity and mechanism. Research involving Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate helps in advancing the understanding of molecular interactions and reaction pathways, which are critical for the design of new synthetic methodologies.


Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate (CAS 762-21-0) References

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Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, 5 g

sc-234652
5 g
$23.00

Diethyl acetylenedicarboxylate, 25 g

sc-234652A
25 g
$72.00