Ethyl 2-(triphenylphosphoranylidene)propionate

It is also utilized in the synthesis of other complex organic molecules, including the anti-viral drug Sofosbuvir and various pharmaceutical intermediates. Ethyl 2-(triphenylphosphoranylidene)propionate is a Wittig reagent and key intermediate mainly employed to synthesize Sacubitril, a component of the heart failure drug Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan).

CAS No 5717-37-3
Molecular Formula C23H23O2P
Molecular Weight 362.4 g/mol
Synonyms ethyl 2-(triphenyl-λ5-phosphanylidene)propanoate

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