IUPAC Name / Common Name
This compound is commonly known as ethyl 2-diazo-3-oxopentanoate. It may also be referred to as pentanoic acid, 2-diazo-3-oxo-, ethyl ester
Molecular Formula & Weight
Formula: C₇H₁₀N₂O₃
Structural Features
The molecule contains:
An ethyl ester moiety
A diazo group (–N₂) adjacent to a keto group (–C=O), making it a diazoketone derivative
Chemical Behavior
As a diazo reagent, ethyl 2-diazo-3-oxopentanoate is reactive and useful for generating carbonyl compounds in organic synthesis. Its diazo functionality is known to facilitate various transformations under mild conditions.
Hazard Profile
The presence of the diazo group also renders the compound potentially explosive and unstable. It should be handled with extreme caution, following strict safety procedures in a well-controlled lab environment.
Ethyl 2-diazo-3-oxopentanoate (CAS 2009-98-5) is an ethyl ester of a diazo-substituted keto acid. With the molecular formula C₇H₁₀N₂O₃ and a molecular weight near 170.17 g/mol, this compound serves as a versatile diazo reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in transformations involving carbonyl compound formation. Due to its inherent instability and explosive potential, it must be handled under controlled laboratory conditions with proper safety measures.
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