Formula C4H6N2O2 Density 1.08 g/cm³ | Molar mass 114.1 g/mol Appearance yellow oil | |
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Ethyl diazoacetate (N=N=CHC(O)OC2H5) is a diazo compound and a reagent in organic chemistry. It was discovered by Theodor Curtius in 1883. The compound can be prepared by reaction of the ethyl ester of glycine with sodium nitrite and sodium acetate in water.
It is used in the cyclopropanation of alkenes.
Although the compound is hazardous it is used in chemical industry. Procedures for safe industrial handling have been published
Applications
Tranylcypromine, Trovafloxacin
References
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