Mono-C-methylation of arylacetonitriles and methyl arylacetates by dimethyl carbonate: a general method for the synthesis of pure 2-arylpropionic acids. 2-Phenylpropionic acid
CAS index name: Benzeneacetic acid, α-methyl-
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Phenylpropionic acid492-37-5 · C9H10O2 | product | — | 150.18 | — | Warning |