Abstract
The title compound was obtained in low yield in the condensation of ethyl pyruvate and lactic acid. Its structure is determined by NMR methods and x-ray diffraction and the mechanism for formation of this 1:2 adduct from the initial 1:1 adduct is considered.
Original language | English |
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Article number | M1178 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Molbank |
Volume | 2021 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2021 |
Keywords
- 1,3-dioxolan-4-ones
- Ethyl pyruvate
- Lactic acid
- X-ray structure