Ethyl formimidate hydrochloride

CAS Number16694-46-5
FormulaHC(=NH)OC2H5·HCl
Mol. Weight109.55 g/mol
Ethyl formimidate hydrochloride
What is Ethyl formimidate hydrochloride?
Ethyl formimidate hydrochloride is a chemical compound with CAS number 16694-46-5 and molecular formula HC(=NH)OC2H5·HCl. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Reactant involved in the synthesis of biologically active molecules including:
• Bredinin via amination of an acyclic precursor1
• Amidine conjugates of the ornithine moiety of an antifungal2
Reactant involved in:
• Intermolecular cyclization3
• Mo-catalyzed asymmetric ring-closing metathesis for synthesis of cyclid amides and amines4
• Synthesis of peptidic 1-cyanopyrrolidines5
Specifications
Linear Formula
HC(=NH)OC2H5·HCl
Molecular Weight
109.55 g/mol
Safety Information
GHS07Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements
P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
75 °C (dec.)(lit.)
WGK Germany
3
