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Upstream product

• 71-23-8 propan-1-ol 
• 102-92-1 Cinnamoyl chloride 
• 100-42-5 styrene 
• 110-74-7 propyl methanoate 
• 105286-25-7 (Propyloxycarbonylmethylene)triphenylphosphorane 
• 100-46-9 benzylamine 
• 140-10-3 (E)-3-phenylacrylic acid 
• 106-94-5 propyl bromide 
• 1941-30-6 tetra-n-propylammonium bromide 
• 103-26-4 Methyl cinnamate 
• 21947-71-7 cinnamic anhydride 

Downstream Products

• 152590-26-6 C₁₃H₁₆O₄ 
• 52392-65-1 n-butyl cis-cinnamate 
• 112459-95-7 dipropyl α-truxillate 
• 173142-22-8 1,5-Dichloro-4,8-diphenyltricyclo[5.1.0.0^3,5]octane-2,6-dione 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Kinetics and mechanism of hydroxy compound cinnamoylation in acetonitrile catalyzed by N-methylimidazole and 4-dimethylaminopyridine

The kinetics of reaction of the acylating agents trans-cinnamic anhydride and trans-cinnamoyl chloride with the hydroxy compounds n-propyl alcohol and water in the presence of N-methylimidazole and 4-dimethylaminopyridine were studied spectrophotometrical

Solvent effects on the cinnamoylation of n-propyl alcohol catalyzed by N-methylimidazole and 4-dimethylaminopyridine

The kinetics of reaction of trans-cinnamic anhydride or trans-cinnamoyl chloride with n-propyl alcohol, catalyzed by N-methylimidazole or 4-dimethylaminopyridine, were studied spectrophotometrically at 25° in methyl ethyl ketone, ethylene dichloride, meth

Hypervalent iodine(iii) induced oxidative olefination of benzylamines using Wittig reagents

We have developed hypervalent iodine(iii) induced oxidative olefination of primary and secondary benzylamines using 2C-Wittig reagents, which provides easy access to α,β-unsaturated esters. Mild reaction conditions, good to excellent yields with high (E) selectivity, and a broad substrate scope are the key features of this reaction. We have successfully carried out the gram-scale synthesis of α,β-unsaturated esters.

Photoinduced Oxidative Alkoxycarbonylation of Alkenes with Alkyl Formates

A photoinduced oxidative alkoxycarbonylation of alkenes initiated by intermolecular addition of alkoxycarbonyl radicals has been demonstrated. Employing alkyl formates as alkoxycarbonyl radical sources, a range of α,β-unsaturated esters were obtained with good regioselectivity and E selectivity under ambient conditions.

Robust acidic pseudo-ionic liquid catalyst with self-separation ability for esterification and acetalization

The novel acidic pseudo-ionic liquid catalyst with self-separation ability has been synthesized through the quaternization of triphenylphosphine and the acidification with silicotungstic acid. The pseudo-IL showed high activities for the esterification with average conversions over 90%. The pseudo-IL showed even higher activities for acetalization than traditional sulfuric acid. The homogeneous catalytic process benefited the mass transfer efficiency. The pseudo-IL separated from the reaction mixture automatically after reactions, which was superior to other IL catalysts. The high catalytic activities, easy reusability and high stability were the key properties of the novel catalyst, which hold great potential for green chemical processes.

Bioactivity and structure–activity relationship of cinnamic acid derivatives and its heteroaromatic ring analogues as potential high-efficient acaricides against Psoroptes cuniculi

A series of cinnamic acid derivatives and its heteroaromatic ring analogues were synthesized and evaluated for acaricidal activity in vitro against Psoroptes cuniculi, a mange mite. Among them, eight compounds showed the higher activity with median lethal concentrations (LC50) of 0.36–1.07 mM (60.4–192.1 μg/mL) and great potential for the development of novel acaricidal agent. Compound 40 showed both the lowest LC50 value of 0.36 mM (60.4 μg/mL) and the smallest median lethal time (LT50) of 2.6 h at 4.5 mM, comparable with ivermectin [LC50 = 0.28 mM (247.4 μg/mL), LT50 = 8.9 h], an acaricidal drug standard. SAR analysis showed that the carbonyl group is crucial for the activity. The type and chain length of the alkoxy in the ester moiety and the steric hindrance near the ester group significantly influence the activity. The esters were more active than the corresponding thiol esters, amides, ketones or acids. Replacement of the phenyl group of cinnamic esters with α-pyridyl or α-furanyl significantly increase the activity. Thus, a series of cinnamic esters and its heteroaromatic ring analogues with excellent acaricidal activity emerged.

Synthesis of (E)-cinnamyl ester derivatives via a greener Steglich esterification

Cinnamic acid derivatives are known antifungal, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer compounds. We have developed a facile and mild methodology for the synthesis of (E)-cinnamate derivatives using a modified Steglich esterification of (E)-cinnamic acid. Using acetonitrile as the solvent, rather than the typical chlorinated solvent, and 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide (EDC) as the coupling agent enables ester conversion in 45 min with mild heating (40–45 °C) and an average yield of 70% without need for further purification. These conditions were used to couple (E)-cinnamic acid with 1° and 2° aliphatic alcohols, benzylic and allylic alcohols, and phenols. This work demonstrates a facile and greener methodology for Steglich esterification reactions.

Using non-covalent interactions to direct regioselective 2+2 photocycloaddition within a macrocyclic cavitand

The relative orientation of guests within ternary inclusion complexes is governed by the host-guest and guest-guest supramolecular interactions. Selectivity in 2+2 photocycloaddition between two alkenes included within a macrocyclic cavitand (γ-cyclodextrin) can be controlled using non-covalent interactions. In this manuscript, we report cavitand-mediated control of regioselectivity between alkyl cinnamates using non-covalent interactions. Using this method, we have shown that regioselectivity can be switched completely from a head-to-head dimer to a head-to-tail dimer. The reactions were also stereoselective in most cases. Stoichiometry experiments were performed to explore relative stabilities of the complexes, which indicate that the ternary complex is more stable than others. Selectivity in the photocycloaddition reaction was also applied retrospectively to deduce intermolecular orientations. Time-dependent conversion study we performed indicates that the observed reactivity of alkenes is representative of the intermolecular orientations in the bulk of the complex medium. Experimental observations and computational studies were used to qualitatively understand the complex structures, and relative magnitudes of the weak interactions. The reactions of complexes were studied in slurry form, and the extent of reaction control suggests a solid-state-like behavior.

Compositions containing ionic liquids and their uses, in particular in organic synthesis

An ionic liquid is used as liquid matrix for organic synthesis in homogeneous phase on soluble support, the ionic liquid being presented in liquid or solid form at ambient temperature, of formula A1+X1?, A1+ representing a cation, functional or non-functional, or a mixture of cations in which either none of the cations is functional or at least one of the cations is functional, and X1? an anion, functional or non-functional, or a mixture of anions in which either none of the anions is functional or at least one of the anions is functional.

Facile esterification of carboxylic acid using amide functionalized benzimidazolium dicationic ionic liquids

Herein, we report the synthesis of a new series of amide functionalized dicationic benzimidazolium based ionic liquids (DBimILs) and appraised their efficacy towards perceptive esterification of carboxylic acids with alkyl/allyl/aryl halides in presence of triethylamine. The amide groups present in this new series of DBimILs are expected to form hydrogen bonding with the carboxylic acids and this could facilitate the esterification reactions under mild conditions devoid of any added catalyst or organic solvent. The plausible mechanism for the enhanced catalytic activity in presence of this new series of ILs has been proposed. The corresponding alkyl/allyl/aryl esters isolated from this reaction were of high purity after simple extraction, which wipe out the necessity for further purification. This protocol addresses clean methodology and the efficient recyclability as well as reusability of the catalyst.