Synthesis of alkyl propanoates by a haloform reaction of a trichloro ketone: ethyl 3,3-diethoxypropanoate
CAS index name: Propanoic acid, 3,3-diethoxy-, ethyl ester
Organic Syntheses

A checked procedure from Organic Syntheses, the journal whose preparations are repeated in a second laboratory before publication. The full experimental, with amounts, hazards and characterisation data, is on orgsyn.org.
Reagents
| Compound | Role | Equiv | MW (g/mol) | ρ (g/mL) | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl 3,3-diethoxypropionate10601-80-6 · C9H18O4 | product | — | 190.24 | — | Warning |