Compound Q&A
How is Methyl 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate (CAS: 180287-02-9) typically synthesized?
Answer
Methyl 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate (CAS: 180287-02-9) is typically synthesized through a condensation reaction between a fluoro carboxylic acid and an alcohol using a coupling agent like dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC). The reaction is usually conducted in an inert solvent like dichloromethane and requires the presence of a catalytic amount of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) to enhance the reaction yield. The final product can be isolated by filtration and recrystallization.
About
CAS No
180287-02-9
English Name
Methyl 2-fluoro-3-oxopentanoate
Molecular Formula
C6H9FO3
Molecular Weight
148.13299999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)C(C(=O)OC)F
InChIKey
ZHQHSDROMAJDFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
