Z-Ethyl-α-formamid-β-phenylacrylat, also known as Z-Ethyl-α-formyl-β-phenylacrylate, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C12H11NO3. It is a derivative of acrylic acid, featuring a phenyl group attached to the β-carbon and an ethyl formamido group at the α-carbon. Z-Ethyl-α-formamid-β-phenylacrylat is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, particularly in the production of certain antibiotics and herbicides. Its Z-configuration refers to the geometric isomerism around the double bond, where the phenyl group and the formamido group are on the same side of the molecule. Z-Ethyl-α-formamid-β-phenylacrylat is a colorless to pale yellow solid, soluble in organic solvents, and is sensitive to light and heat, requiring careful handling and storage.
The CAS Registry Mumber 40078-37-3 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 4,0,0,7 and 8 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 3 and 7 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 40078-37: (7*4)+(6*0)+(5*0)+(4*7)+(3*8)+(2*3)+(1*7)=93 93 % 10 = 3 So 40078-37-3 is a valid CAS Registry Number.