Ethyl 2-(triphenylphosphoranylidene)propionate
CAS No.: 5717-37-3 Formula: C23H23O2P
Weight: 362.40100
Synonyms: ethyl 2-(triphenyl-λ<sup>5</sup>-phosphanylidene)propanoate
(1-[Ethoxycarbonyl]ethylidene)triphenylphosphoran, is a Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons reagent. It can be used for olefination. It can also be utilized for the synthesis of more complex compounds, such as (29S,37S)-isomer of malevamide E, a potent ion-channel inhibitor.