Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate (also known as ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate or OPBE) is a key intermediate employed to synthesize several angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly the “pril” drugs used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate
| API Name | Enalapril |
|---|---|
| CAS No | 64920-29-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H14O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 206.24 g/mol |
| Synonyms | ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate |
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Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate (also known as ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate or OPBE) is a key intermediate employed to synthesize several angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly the "pril" drugs used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
The CAS number of Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate is 64920-29-2.
The molecular formula of Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate is C12H14O3.
The listed molecular weight of Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate is 206.24 g/mol.
Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate is listed as being used in connection with the following API: Enalapril.
The listed synonym or IUPAC name for Ethyl alpha-oxobenzenebutanoate is ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate.