2-Cyanoethyl 2-(4-cyano-2-methoxybenzylidene)-3-oxobutanoate

2-Cyanoethyl 2-(4-cyano-2-methoxybenzylidene)-3-oxobutanoate is used mainly as a crucial intermediate in synthesizing Finerenone, a medication for chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular issues, but also serves in photocatalysis (isomerization) and as a precursor for organic dyes, showcasing its value in pharmaceuticals, light-sensitive reactions, and materials science.

API Name Finerenone
CAS No 1050477-39-8
Molecular Formula C16H14N2O4
Molecular Weight 298.29 g/mol
Synonyms 2-cyanoethyl 2-[(4-cyano-2-methoxyphenyl)methylidene]-3-oxobutanoate

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