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Methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate, also known as BMK methyl glycidate, is an organic compound that serves as an immediate precursor in the synthesis of phenylacetone. It is an analytical reference standard and is primarily used for research and forensic applications.

80532-66-7

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80532-66-7 Usage

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
Methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate is used as a precursor in the synthesis of phenylacetone, which is an important intermediate in the production of various pharmaceuticals.
Used in Research and Forensic Applications:
Methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate is used as an analytical reference standard for research purposes, helping scientists and forensic experts in the identification and analysis of related compounds.
Used in Illicit Drug Manufacturing:
Methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate is also used as a precursor in the illicit manufacture of amphetamines, making it a substance of concern for law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

Check Digit Verification of cas no

The CAS Registry Mumber 80532-66-7 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 8,0,5,3 and 2 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 6 and 6 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 80532-66:
(7*8)+(6*0)+(5*5)+(4*3)+(3*2)+(2*6)+(1*6)=117
117 % 10 = 7
So 80532-66-7 is a valid CAS Registry Number.

80532-66-7Synthetic route

2-chloro-propionic acid methyl ester
17639-93-9

2-chloro-propionic acid methyl ester

benzaldehyde
100-52-7

benzaldehyde

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With N-benzyl-N,N,N-triethylammonium chloride; potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide 1.) 20 deg C, 72 h, 2.) 40 deg C, 24 h;80%
With sodium methylate In methanol; toluene at 0 - 20℃; Darzens condensation;
With ethanol; sodium ethanolate
methyl 2-methyl-3-phenylacrylate
21370-57-0, 22946-43-6, 25692-59-5

methyl 2-methyl-3-phenylacrylate

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid In tetrachloromethane for 3h; Reflux;67%
trans-2-methyl-3-phenyloxiranecarboxylic acid
25547-51-7

trans-2-methyl-3-phenyloxiranecarboxylic acid

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

(2S,3R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methanesulfonyloxy-2-methyl-3-phenyl-propionic acid methyl ester
92817-97-5

(2S,3R)-2-Hydroxy-3-methanesulfonyloxy-2-methyl-3-phenyl-propionic acid methyl ester

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydride In diethyl ether Yield given;
(2S,3S)-2-Hydroxy-3-methanesulfonyloxy-2-methyl-3-phenyl-propionic acid methyl ester
92817-31-7

(2S,3S)-2-Hydroxy-3-methanesulfonyloxy-2-methyl-3-phenyl-propionic acid methyl ester

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydride In diethyl ether Yield given;
benzaldehyde
100-52-7

benzaldehyde

polymer-PPh2(1+)-CH2-Ph*Br(1-)

polymer-PPh2(1+)-CH2-Ph*Br(1-)

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 1.) EtMgBr / 1.) THF, -78 deg C, 10 min
View Scheme
methyl (syn-2,3-dihydroxy-2-methyl-3-phenyl)propionate
92817-30-6

methyl (syn-2,3-dihydroxy-2-methyl-3-phenyl)propionate

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: pyridine / 1.) overnight; 2.) 0 deg C, 1 h
2: NaH in mineral oil / diethyl ether
View Scheme
(2RS,3RS)-2-methyl-2,3-dihydroxybenzenepropanoate
92817-29-3

(2RS,3RS)-2-methyl-2,3-dihydroxybenzenepropanoate

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: pyridine / 1.) overnight; 2.) 0 deg C, 1 h
2: NaH in mineral oil / diethyl ether
View Scheme
5-(Hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-2,2,5-trimethyl-[1,3]dioxolan-4-one

5-(Hydroxy-phenyl-methyl)-2,2,5-trimethyl-[1,3]dioxolan-4-one

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: K2CO3 / methanol / 3 h / Ambient temperature
2: pyridine / 1.) overnight; 2.) 0 deg C, 1 h
3: NaH in mineral oil / diethyl ether
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: K2CO3 / methanol / 3 h / Ambient temperature
2: pyridine / 1.) overnight; 2.) 0 deg C, 1 h
3: NaH in mineral oil / diethyl ether
View Scheme
α-methylcinnamic acid
1199-77-5

α-methylcinnamic acid

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: thionyl chloride / 3 h / 20 °C
2: 3-chloro-benzenecarboperoxoic acid / tetrachloromethane / 3 h / Reflux
View Scheme
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

4-chlorobenzophenone
134-85-0

4-chlorobenzophenone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(γ-chlorophenyl-γ-phenyl)butyrolactone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(γ-chlorophenyl-γ-phenyl)butyrolactone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;53%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

phenyl chloroformate
1885-14-9

phenyl chloroformate

2-methyl 3-phenyl 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2,3-dicarboxylate

2-methyl 3-phenyl 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2,3-dicarboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;51%
chloro-trimethyl-silane
75-77-4

chloro-trimethyl-silane

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

A

methyl 2-methyl-3-(2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carbonyl)-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate

methyl 2-methyl-3-(2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carbonyl)-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate

B

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-(trimethylsilyl)cinnamate

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-(trimethylsilyl)cinnamate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;A 21%
B 46%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

tributyltin chloride
1461-22-9

tributyltin chloride

methyl 2-methyl-3-phenyl-3-(tributylstannyl)oxirane-2-carboxylate

methyl 2-methyl-3-phenyl-3-(tributylstannyl)oxirane-2-carboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;42%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

chloroformic acid ethyl ester
541-41-3

chloroformic acid ethyl ester

2-ethyl 3-methyl 3-methyl-2-phenyloxirane-2,3-dicarboxylate

2-ethyl 3-methyl 3-methyl-2-phenyloxirane-2,3-dicarboxylate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h; Concentration; Temperature;42%
benzophenone
119-61-9

benzophenone

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(diphenyl)butyrolactone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(diphenyl)butyrolactone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;41%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

A

methyl 2-methyl-3-(2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carbonyl)-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate

methyl 2-methyl-3-(2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carbonyl)-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylate

B

3,6-dimethyl-1,4-diphenyl-7,8-dioxatricyclo[2.1.1]octane-2,5-dione

3,6-dimethyl-1,4-diphenyl-7,8-dioxatricyclo[2.1.1]octane-2,5-dione

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;A 37%
B 30%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

9-fluorenone
486-25-9

9-fluorenone

5-methyl-1-phenyl-3,6-dioxaspiro[bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,9'-fluoren]-4-one

5-methyl-1-phenyl-3,6-dioxaspiro[bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,9'-fluoren]-4-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;31%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

cyclohexanone
108-94-1

cyclohexanone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(cyclohexyl)butyrolactone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(cyclohexyl)butyrolactone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;30%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

cyclopentanone
120-92-3

cyclopentanone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(cyclopentyl)butyrolactone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(cyclopentyl)butyrolactone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;29%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

acetone
67-64-1

acetone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(dimethyl)butyrolactone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(dimethyl)butyrolactone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;29%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

2,4-dimethylpentan-3-one
565-80-0

2,4-dimethylpentan-3-one

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(diisopropyl)butyrolactone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(diisopropyl)butyrolactone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;28%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

cyclopropyl phenyl ketone
3481-02-5

cyclopropyl phenyl ketone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(γ-cyclopropyl-γ-phenyl)butyrolactone

α,β-epoxy-α-methyl-β-phenyl-γ-(γ-cyclopropyl-γ-phenyl)butyrolactone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With lithium diisopropyl amide In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃; for 5h;19%
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

1-phenyl-acetone
103-79-7

1-phenyl-acetone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate With sodium hydroxide In toluene for 1h;
Stage #2: With hydrogenchloride In toluene at 60 - 95℃; for 5h; pH=2.5; Further stages.;
methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate
80532-66-7

methyl α,β-epoxy-α-methylcinnamate

9-fluorenone
486-25-9

9-fluorenone

A

9'-hydroxy-9H,9'H-[1,9'-bifluoren]-9-one
95952-73-1

9'-hydroxy-9H,9'H-[1,9'-bifluoren]-9-one

B

5-methyl-1-phenyl-3,6-dioxaspiro[bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,9'-fluoren]-4-one

5-methyl-1-phenyl-3,6-dioxaspiro[bicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,9'-fluoren]-4-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl-lithium In tetrahydrofuran at -78℃;

80532-66-7Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Oxiranyl remote anions from epoxy cinnamates and their application towards the synthesis of α,β-epoxy-γ-butyrolactones

Sermmai, Patpanat,Ruangsupapichat, Nopporn,Thongpanchang, Tienthong

supporting information, (2020/11/19)

A series of α,β-epoxy-γ-butyrolactones were synthesized in moderate yields via oxiranyl remote anions derived from epoxy cinnamate esters. The key synthetic step involved deprotonation of the β-position of α,β-epoxy cinnamate derivatives where the generated β-anion was stabilized by remote chelation from an ester group. The substitution reaction of the anion with a variety of ketones, followed by cyclization, readily furnished the desired substituted α,β-epoxy-γ-butyrolactones.

Development of a robust and practical process for the Darzens condensation and α,β-epoxide rearrangement: Scope and limitations of the methodology

Zimbron, Jeremy Malcolm,Seeger-Weibel, Manuela,Hirt, Hans,Gallou, Fabrice

, p. 1221 - 1226 (2008/12/22)

A practical and robust process for the Darzens condensation of substituted benzaldehydes and subsequent α,β-epoxy rearrangement is reported. The process developed is both amenable to large scale and parallel synthesis. While electron-poor benzaldehydes gave mixtures of aryl ketones and 2-substituted aryl ketones in mediocre to low yields, electron-rich benzaldehydes were found to react in high yields with complete regioselectivity to form 2-substituted aryl ketones. Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart.

Ligand exchange reaction of sulfoxides in organic synthesis: A novel method for generation of magnesium enolates and its application to synthesis of α-halocarboxylic acid derivatives and α-haloaldehydes

Satoh,Kitoh,Onda,Takano,Yamakawa

, p. 4957 - 4972 (2007/10/02)

A new method for synthesis of α-halo(Cl, F)carboxylic acid derivatives and α-haloaldehydes is described. α-Halo-α-sulfinyl carboxylic acid, esters, and α-halo-α-sulfinyl aldehydes were easily prepared from aryl 1-haloalkyl sulfoxides and alkyl chloroformate and ethyl formate, respectively, in good yields. α-Chloro-α-sulfinyl amides were synthesized from (p-tolylthio)acetic acid. Ligand exchange reaction of the sulfinyl group of these acids, esters, amides, and aldehydes with ethylmagnesium bromide gave the magnesium enolates, which were treated with water to give α-halocarboxylic acid derivatives and α-chloroaldehydes in good yields. The magnesium enolates derived from the α-chloro-α-sulfinyl acid derivatives were trapped with carbonyl compounds to afford the adducts, which were transformed to α,β-epoxy carboxylic acid derivatives. Thermal elimination of the sulfinyl group in the α-halo-α-sulfinyl acid derivatives and the α-halo-sulfinyl aldehydes gave α-halo-α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid derivatives and α-halo-α,β-unsaturated aldehydes in high yields.

MASS SPECTROMETRIC DECOMPOSITION OF β-PHENYLOXIRANECARBOXYLIC ESTERS

Anisimova, O. S.,Chistyakov, V. V.,Bokanov, A. I.,Shvedov, V. I.,Sheinker, Yu. N.

, p. 1058 - 1063 (2007/10/02)

The electron-impact mass spectra of the E- and Z-isomers of the α,β-methyl substituted esters of β-phenyloxiranecarboxylic acids have been studied.

Dianions Derived from α-Halo Acids. The Darzens Condensation Revisited

Johnson, Carl R.,Bade, Thomas R.

, p. 1205 - 1212 (2007/10/02)

The dianions of α-halo carboxylic acids are readily generated by the addition of the acids to 2 equiv of lithium diisopropylamide at low temperatures.When the mixture warms to room temperature dimeric products are formed.When aldehydes and ketones were added to the cooled solutions of the dianions and the reaction mixtures were allowed to warm to room temperature, followed by acid quench, glycidic acids were formed.The glycidic acids, per se, were often too unstable to be isolated and purified but could be analyzed by conversion to their methyl esters withdiazomethane.When the reactions were quenched prematurely, α-chloro-β-hydroxy carboxylic acids were isolated.Homologated aldehydes and ketones were obtained from the glycidic acids by catalytic and thermal decarboxylation methods.

NEW SYNTHETIC ROUTES TO β-FLUORO β-PHENYLLACTIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND Β-FLUOROCYANOHYDRINS

Ayi, A. I.,Remli, M.,Condom, R.,Guedj, R.

, p. 565 - 580 (2007/10/02)

Alkyl phenyl 2,3-epoxycarboxylates from the well-known Darzens glycidic esters synthesis react under very mild conditions with pyridinium-poly-hydrogen fluoride to give corresponding 3-fluoro 3-phenyllactates in almost quantitative yields with a high regio and stereoselectivity.This method can be applied succesfully to other flycidic derivatives: glycidoamides, glycidonitriles, glycidoiminoesters...The spectrometric properties (IR, NMR) are presented.