Compound Q&A
How is 2-(N-Ethoxypropanimidoyl)-3-hydroxy-5-mesityl-2-cyclohexen-1-one (CAS: 87820-88-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-(N-Ethoxypropanimidoyl)-3-hydroxy-5-mesityl-2-cyclohexen-1-one can be synthesized via a multi-step reaction involving the alkylation of a cyclohexenone derivative with ethoxyacetoacetate, followed by a hydroxylation step. The reaction typically proceeds with a yield of around 75-80% and requires careful control of temperature and reaction conditions to achieve high purity.
About
CAS No
87820-88-0
English Name
2-(N-Ethoxypropanimidoyl)-3-hydroxy-5-mesityl-2-cyclohexen-1-one
Molecular Formula
C20H27NO3
Molecular Weight
329.44 g/mol
SMILES
CCO/N=C(/C1=C(O)CC(CC1=O)c1c(C)cc(cc1C)C)\CC
InChIKey
DQFPEYARZIQXRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-08 00:42
