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Usage

Derivative of acetic acid

2-(4-ethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid is derived from acetic acid, which is a common organic acid found in nature.

Contains a phenyl group with an ethyl substituent

The molecule contains a phenyl group, which is a ring of six carbon atoms, and an ethyl group (a two-carbon chain) attached to the phenyl ring.

Versatile reactivity

2-(4-ethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid can undergo various chemical reactions, such as esterification, condensation, and cyclization, making it a valuable building block for the creation of other organic compounds.

Used in organic synthesis and drug development

This chemical is commonly used in the synthesis of other organic compounds and in the development of new drugs due to its versatility.

Potential pharmacological properties

2-(4-ethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetic acid has been studied for its potential therapeutic effects and has shown promising results in the treatment of certain medical conditions.

Upstream product

• 62936-36-1 ethyl 2-(4-ethylphenyl)-2-oxoacetate 
• 937-30-4 4-ethylacetophenone 
• 100-41-4 ethylbenzene 

Downstream Products

• 246161-07-9 N-(4-ethyl-benzylidene)-p-toluidine 
• 67302-72-1 (4-ethyl-benzyliden)-aniline 
• 619-64-7 p-ethylbenzoic acid 
• 742699-27-0 1-(4-ethylphenyl)-3-phenylprop-2-yn-1-one 
• 101441-64-9 (4-ethylphenyl)(1H-indol-3-yl)methanone 
• 10408-52-3 (rac)-2-(4-ethylphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetic acid 
• 18220-90-1 4-ethylbenzophenone 
• 4748-78-1 4-ethylbenzylaldehyde 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Photoinduced homolytic decarboxylative acylation/cyclization of unactivated alkenes with α-keto acid under external oxidant and photocatalyst free conditions: access to quinazolinone derivatives

A novel and green strategy for the synthesis of acylated quinazolinone derivativesviaphoto-induced decarboxylative cascade radical acylation/cyclization of quinazolinone bearing unactivated alkenes has been developed. The protocol provides a novel route to access acyl radicals from α-keto acids through a self-catalyzed energy transfer process. Most importantly, the reaction proceeded smoothly without any external photocatalyst, additive or oxidant, and could be easily scaled-up in flow conditions with sunlight irradiation.

Ruthenium(II)-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling of Benzoyl Formic Acids with Toluenes: Synthesis of 2-Phenylacetophenones

Herein, we report a direct method to synthesize 2-phenylacetophenone through a ruthenium(II)-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction between acyl and benzyl radical. The various derivatives of 2-phenylacetophenone were prepared easily in moderate to good yields. These reactions provide a straightforward pathway to synthesize a variety of ketones bearing various functional groups.

Diazotrifluoroethyl Radical: A CF3-Containing Building Block in [3 + 2] Cycloaddition

We present herein a visible-light-induced [3 + 2] cycloaddition of a hypervalent iodine(III) reagent with α-ketoacids for the construction of 5-CF3-1,3,4-oxadiazoles that are of importance in medicinal chemistry. The reaction proceeds smoothly without a photocatalyst, metal, or additive under mild conditions. Different from the well-established trifluorodiazoethane (CF3CHN2), the diazotrifluoroethyl radical [CF3C(·)N2], a trifluoroethylcarbyne (CF3C?:) equivalent and an unusual CF3-containing building block, is involved in the present reaction system.

Facile Synthesis of γ-Butenolides and Maleic Anhydrides via Annulation of α-Keto Acids and Triazenyl Alkynes

A facile synthesis of γ-butenolides and maleic anhydrides via annulation of α-keto acids and triazenyl alkynes is described. In this process, α-keto acids and triazenyl alkynes could undergo a self-catalyzed annulation at room temperature to deliver γ-butenolides efficiently, while the further addition of BF3-Et2O furnished maleic anhydrides. Overall, these processes have mild reaction conditions, broad scope, and high efficiency.

Arylglyoxylic acid as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention relates to arylglyoxylic acid as well as a preparation method and application thereof, and the method comprises the following steps: carrying out hydrolysis reaction on arylglyoxylonitrile oxime as shown in a formula (I) under the catalysis of an inorganic acid to obtain arylglyoxylic acid as shown in a formula (II). The arylglyoxylic acid prepared by the preparation method is high in yield, high in product purity, simple to operate, environment-friendly and pollution-free. The arylglyoxylic acid is used as a fine chemical synthesis intermediate.

Visible-Light-Induced Decarboxylative Cyclization/Hydrogenation Cascade Reaction to Access Phenanthridin-6-yl(aryl)methanol by an Electron Donor-Acceptor Complex

A novel and efficient visible-light-induced decarboxylative cyclization/hydrogenation cascade reaction of α-oxocarboxylic acids and 2-isocyanobiaryls has been developed. Without the need of any external photosensitizer, oxidant, and reductant, this method offers a mild and green approach for the synthesis of diverse alcohols in moderate to good yields. A mechanism indicated that an electron donor-acceptor complex-driven decarboxylation, radical addition/cyclization, and in situ photochemical reduction of ketones to alcohols could be involved in the reaction.

Photoredox Catalysis Enables Decarboxylative Cyclization with Hypervalent Iodine(III) Reagents: Access to 2,5-Disubstituted 1,3,4-Oxadiazoles

A novel approach to 2,5-disubstituted 1,3,4-oxadiazoles derivatives via a decarboxylative cyclization reaction by photoredox catalysis between commercially available α-oxocarboxylic acids and hypervalent iodine(III) reagent is described. This powerful transformation involves the coupling reaction between two different kinds of radical species and the formation of C-N and C-O bonds.

Palladium-Catalyzed Primary Amine-Directed Decarboxylative Annulation of α-Oxocarboxylic Acids: Access to Indolo[1,2-a]quinazolines

An efficient protocol for the preparation of indolo[1,2-a]quinazolines via palladium-catalyzed decarboxylative annulation of indols with α-oxocarboxylic acids has been realized by using primary amine as a directing group (DG). This transformation proceeds smoothly with exclusive regioselectivity and represents an one-pot Domino synthesis of indo-lo[1,2-a]quinazolines from α-oxocarboxylic acids. (Figure presented.).

The Synthesis of Chiral α-Aryl α-Hydroxy Carboxylic Acids via RuPHOX-Ru Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation

A ruthenocenyl phosphino-oxazoline-ruthenium complex (RuPHOX?Ru) catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of α-aryl keto acids has been successfully developed, affording the corresponding chiral α-aryl α-hydroxy carboxylic acids in high yields and with up to 97% ee. The reaction could be performed on a gram scale with a relatively low catalyst loading (up to 5000 S/C) and the resulting products can be transformed to several chiral building blocks, biologically active compounds and chiral drugs. (Figure presented.).

Optimization of potent dfg-in inhibitors of platelet derived growth factor receptorβ (PDGF-Rβ) guided by water thermodynamics

In this study we report on the hit optimization of substituted 3,5-diaryl-pyrazin-2(1H)-ones toward potent and effective platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGF-R) β-inhibitors. Originally, the 3,5-diaryl-pyrazin-2-one core was derived from the marine sponge alkaloid family of hamacanthins. In our first series compound 2 was discovered as a promising hit showing strong activity against PDGF-Rβ in the kinase assay (IC50 = 0.5 μM). Furthermore, 2 was shown to be selective for PDGF-Rβ in a panel of 24 therapeutically relevant protein kinases. Molecular modeling studies on a PDGF-Rβ homology model using prediction of water thermodynamics suggested an optimization strategy for the 3,5-diaryl-pyrazin-2-ones as DFG-in binders by using a phenolic OH function to replace a structural water molecule in the ATP binding site. Indeed, we identified compound 38 as a highly potent inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.02 μM in a PDGF-Rβ enzymatic assay also showing activity against PDGF-R dependent cancer cells.