
Catalog Number	AR008Y8O
Chemical Name	Ethyl (2E)-3-ethoxy-2-methylprop-2-enoate, Ethyl trans-3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate
CAS Number	1085699-23-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.195
MDL Number	MFCD06204558
SMILES	CCO/C=C(/C(=O)OCC)C

(E)-Ethyl 3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate is a versatile chemical compound widely used in organic synthesis as a key building block. Its application in chemical synthesis lies in its ability to undergo various reactions that allow for the formation of complex organic molecules. One of the primary uses of (E)-Ethyl 3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate is as a Michael acceptor in Michael addition reactions. This compound readily reacts with nucleophiles, such as thiols or amines, to form new carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bonds. The resulting products can exhibit diverse chemical and biological activities, making this compound valuable in drug discovery and materials science.Additionally, (E)-Ethyl 3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate can serve as a precursor in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced materials. Its acrylate functionality enables copolymerization with other monomers, leading to the formation of copolymers with specific properties such as improved adhesion, flexibility, or thermal stability.Furthermore, this compound can participate in various transformations, such as esterification, hydrogenation, or oxidation reactions, opening up routes to a wide range of derivative compounds with distinct chemical characteristics. Its structural flexibility and reactivity make (E)-Ethyl 3-ethoxy-2-methylacrylate a valuable tool in the synthesis of organic compounds with tailored properties for specific applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals, materials science, and agrochemicals.