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Usage

Chemical compound

2-Propenamide, 2-cyano-3-(4-ethylphenyl) (9CI)

Also known as

2-(4-ethylphenyl)-3-cyanoacrylamide

Common uses

Production of plastics, adhesives, and coatings

Physical properties

Colorless, odorless solid

Melting point

105-108°C

Stability

Stable under normal conditions, decomposes when exposed to high temperatures or strong acids

Health hazards

Can cause skin and eye irritation, harmful if swallowed or inhaled

Upstream product

• 1556922-28-1 (E)-3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2-formylacrylonitrile 
• 4748-78-1 4-ethylbenzylaldehyde 
• 1019450-89-5 C₁₂H₁₃NO 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

An efficient catalyst-free one-pot synthesis of primary amides from the aldehydes of the Baylis-Hillman reaction

Herein, a facile and efficient method for the preparation of allyl amides from the aldehyde of Baylis-Hillman adducts has been developed using a hydroxylamine/methanol system under a catalyst-free condition. The effects of solvents and temperature on the reaction and substituents on the phenyl ring have been examined. This method is best demonstrated by its advantages such as operational simplicity, moderate to excellent yields, short reaction time, and simple reaction procedure. Most importantly, the reaction proceeds smoothly in the absence of a catalyst and an external oxidant.