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Methyl coumalate, 98%
Description
Methyl coumalate is a 2-pyrone and acts as dienophile in Diels-Alder reaction. It reacts with 1,3-butadienes at 100°C to yield tetrahydrocoumarins and 4-methoxycarbonyltricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]octenes. It also reacts with cyclohexadiene to afford tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate. It undergoes Diels-Alder reaction with unactivated alkenes to afford para-substituted adducts. It has been used as reagent in phosphine-catalyzed [4+3] annulation of modified allylic carbonates. It was also used in the preparation of 7-carboxyquinolizinium derivatives.
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Methyl coumalate is a 2-pyrone and acts as dienophile in Diels-Alder reaction. It reacts with 1,3-butadienes at 100°C to yield tetrahydrocoumarins and 4-methoxycarbonyltricyclo[3.2.1.02,7]octenes. It also reacts with cyclohexadiene to afford tetrahydronaphthalene-2-carboxylate. It undergoes Diels-Alder reaction with unactivated alkenes to afford para-substituted adducts. It has been used as reagent in phosphine-catalyzed [4+3] annulation of modified allylic carbonates. It was also used in the preparation of 7-carboxyquinolizinium derivatives.
Solubility
Freely soluble in dichloromethane.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 68°C to 72°C |
| Boiling Point | 178°C to 180°C (60 mmHg) |
| Quantity | 10 g |
| Merck Index | 14,2557 |
| Solubility Information | Freely soluble in dichloromethane. |
| Formula Weight | 154.12 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Methyl coumalate |
Safety and Handling
| EINECSNumber | 227-871-1 |
| TSCA | No |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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