Description

Ethyl 3-[methyl(phenyl)amino]propanoate (CAS No. 2003-76-1) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₁₇NO₂. This ester derivative, also known by its IUPAC name ethyl 3-(N-methylanilino)propanoate, is a versatile intermediate in synthetic organic chemistry. It features a propanoate backbone substituted with an N-methyl-N-phenylamino group, making it valuable for further functionalization. The compound is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid with a characteristic ester-like odor. It is suitable for use in research laboratories, pharmaceutical development, and fine chemical synthesis. Store in a tightly sealed container under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to maintain stability. Purity is typically ≥95% by GC analysis.

Properties

• CAS Number: 2003-76-1
• Complexity: 188
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 3-(N-methylanilino)propanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H17NO2/c1-3-15-12(14)9-10-13(2)11-7-5-4-6-8-11/h4-8H,3,9-10H2,1-2H3
• InChI Key: KIGKCEWLNGHFCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 207.125928785
• Molecular Formula: C12H17NO2
• Molecular Weight: 207.27
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCN(C)C1=CC=CC=C1
• Topological: 29.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 207.125928785
• Synonyms: 2003-76-1, N-Methyl-N-phenyl-beta-alanine ethyl ester, N-Methyl-N-[2-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Ethyl]Aniline, ETHYL 3-[METHYL(PHENYL)AMINO]PROPANOATE, ethyl 3-(N-methylanilino)propanoate, ethyl 3-(methyl(phenyl)amino)propanoate, MFCD01249502, SCHEMBL2405898, SCHEMBL6555905, KIGKCEWLNGHFCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N, ALBB-033211, AKOS009086615, Ethyl N-methyl-N-phenyl-beta-alaninate, LS-12541, DB-221682

Application

Ethyl 3-[methyl(phenyl)amino]propanoate serves as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of pharmaceutical intermediates. Its reactive ester group enables facile conversion to amides or acids, while the tertiary amine functionality allows for further alkylation or quaternization reactions. Researchers utilize this compound in the development of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological pathways. It has shown utility in the synthesis of local anesthetic analogs and other bioactive molecules.

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