Ethyl 2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate (EOCPC) is a multifunctional organic reagent that can be used as a pharmaceutical intermediate or raw material for chemical synthesis. EOCPC reacts with kaolinite to prepare intercalation compounds. It also participates in Michael reactions and diazonium transfer reactions for the preparation of other active ingredients.
clear colourless to pale yellow liquid
Pharmaceutical intermediate.
Ethyl 2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate was used in stereoselective synthesis of (±)-cis,cis-spiro[4.4]nonane-1,6-diol. It was also used in the synthesis of tanikolide.
Phase-transfer benzylation reaction of ethyl 2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate with benzyl bromide in microreactor has been investigated. Ethyl 2-oxocyclopentanecarboxylate participates in cobalt (II) Schiff′s base complex catalyzed oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols.
Vapors are toxic, as is skin contact.
