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HRID 20447Generated: October 29, 2026

Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid → 4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid

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Reaction equation

Participants

RoleNameHCIDCharge
ReactantEthyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-2-methylbut-2-enoic acidHCID 53430161—
SolventSulfuric AcidHCID 1118—
Product4,4,4-Trifluoro-2-methylbut-2-enoic acidHCID 5340607962.6%

Reaction Steps

Heat a solution of ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-2-methylbut-2-enoic acid (0.544 g, 2.99 mmol) in 5M sulfuric acid (5 mL) at 120° C. for 2.5 days. Saturate the solution with sodium chloride and extract with diethyl ether (1×40 mL). Dry the organic phase with magnesium sulfate and concentrate under reduced pressure to provide 0.288 g (62.6%) of the title compound.

Provenance & Evidence

DOI10.6084/m9.figshare.5104873.v1
Patent numberUS07745438B2
Source datasetuspto-grants-2010_06
ORD IDord-3ccbdfc005e14e1288f33b802a9d1578
Source noteuspto-grants-2010_06